Chemistry
This stimulant, chemically similar to caffeine, is found in chocolate and contributes to its energizing effects
What is theobromine?
This ancient civilization was the first to cultivate cacao and even used cacao beans as currency
Who are the Aztecs?
this student is known as a gossip girl
Who is Henry?
Cocoa beans are grown in
What is Africa and South America
this lab group is Ms. Yu's favorite
Who are Braden, Chris, and Gabe?
This alkaloid, also found in tea and cola, contributes to the bitter taste of chocolate and stimulates the central nervous system, often working alongside theobromine.
What is caffeine?
This type of chocolate contains no milk solids and has the highest percentage of cocoa solids.
What is dark chocolate?
this student has downed three 5 hour energies before a test
Who is Jason?
Cocoa beans are heated in a process
What is roasting?
this student wants to drink every liquid experiment we do
Who is Braden?
This chemical reaction, occurring during roasting, is responsible for the complex flavors and brown color of chocolate.
What is the Maillard reaction?
Over 60% of the world's cocoa is grown on this continent
What is Africa?
Anvit loves to play these games before and during class (must get 2 out of 3 games)
What are brawl stars, jet pack joyride, or clash royale?
Chocolate is mass produced by workers like
Who is Henry?
this student has broken the most glassware
Who is Phil?
This compound in chocolate can promote the release of serotonin, contributing to feelings of happiness and pleasure.
What is phenylethylamine?
This country has a chocolate train that travels through the Alps, offering passengers tastings of chocolate and cheese
What is Switzerland?
this student is a great twister
Who is Dhruv?
Chocolate mixture is refined and prepared for molding in this process
What is conching?
this student finds any statement to be funny for "unexplainable" reasons
What is Chris?
This polyphenolic compound, a type of flavanol found abundantly in dark chocolate, is known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to influence nitric oxide levels, thereby affecting vascular function.
What is epicatechin?
According to Guinness World Records, this country produced the largest chocolate bar ever, weighting over 12,000 pounds
What is the UK?
this student does absolutely nothing during labs
Who is Schroppy?
The inedible parts cocoa beans are removed in this process
What is winnowing?
this is Ms. Yu's favorite subject for a chemistry analogy
What is love?