Making Chocolate
Where is the cacao plant native to?
Central and South America
What was the original form of chocolate?
A drink; xocolatl
Cacao pods hang from the trunk. T/F
True
What is step 3 of making chocolate?
Fermentation
Name one thing that the mesoamerican people used chocolate for.
Rituals, medicine, a beverage, and to prepare for war.
Name 2 of the health benefits of chocolate.
Powerful source of antioxidants
Improves blood flow and lower blood pressure
Raises HDL and protects LDL
Heart Healthy
Could improve brain function.
High magnesium content.
What is the color of a ripe cacao pod?
Vibrant yellow/orange
What is the oldest civilization in latin america?
The Olmec
Who brought chocolate to Spain?
Hernán Cortés
What is tempering and what does it do?
Tempering brings the chocolate to a certain temperature. Tempering makes the chocolate smooth, gives it a shine, and makes it snap.
What year did Hershey create the first wrapped chocolate bar?
1900
Western Europe produces ___ percent of the world's chocolate.
What is baba?
Baba is the white pulp around the cacao seeds.
What is Quetzalcoatl? Describe it.
A Mesoamerican god. Quetzalcoatl is a feathered serphent.
How many pounds of chocolate do americans consume per year?
2.8 billion