Chocolate
Which country consumes the most chocolate per year? (on average per person)
Switzerland
What is the name of the protein, typically made from animal collagen, to solidify candy syrups used for gummies, jelly beans, and even marshmallows?
Gelatin
Usually harvested mid-summer, this fruit uniquely presents its seeds on the outside of its flesh and is also the most commonly consumed fruit on Valentine's day.
Strawberry
What is the common name for the common baking leavening agent, sodium bicarbonate?
Baking Soda
Toblerone is a popular candy based out of Switzerland with chocolate mixed in with honeyed nougat and almonds. What is the shape of this candy bar?
Triangle (prism)
This candy concoction, still frequently consumed today, was created in 1941 as a way to provide chocolate that wouldn’t melt in soldiers’ hands during World War II.
M&Ms
What is the #1 best-selling candy in the world?
Snickers
This fruit, commonly grown in the Northwestern part of the United States in Oregon and Washington, is a hybrid between blackberries and raspberries.
Loganberry
What is the name of the browning reaction where the carbonyl groups of sugars react with amino groups of proteins to produce hundreds of compounds such as melanoidins?
Maillard Reaction
A favorite household cereal, Froot Loops, is known for its vibrant colored rings and the overwhelmingly large bird on the front of the package. What is the name of this bird?
Toucan Sam
White chocolate is commonly consumed alongside milk and dark chocolate. What ingredient is omitted in white chocolate that gives it its unique color and flavor?
Cocoa Solids
In candies, waxes are often used to as protective coating, heat resistors, and give them their classic glossy finish. What is the most common wax used in the candy industry?
Carnauba Wax
This is a large, spiky tropical fruit with a strong odor and creamy, custard-like flesh. It is native to Southeast Asia and is often called "the king of fruit".
Durian
What is the name of the bacteria primarily present in yeast for growing bread? It is also used to produce beer.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Ryan Trahan, a popular YouTuber, created his own brand of candy that was meant to be a lower sugar alternative of sour strips. What is the name of his product?
Joyride
What type of polymorphic crystal formation is ideal for chocolate to give it its smooth texture, melting, and glossy finish?
Beta (Type V)
Soft Ball (235-240 F)
What is the only fruit to contain bromelain, a protease enzyme that breaks down proteins?
Pineapple
What is the French name for the pastry known as a "thousand leaves"
Mille Feuille
Valentine's Day is based on early Christian Saints of the Catholic Church based out of which ancient city?
Rome
4000 years ago, the Aztecs consumed cacao products such as xocoatl, but they were also used for what primary purpose?
Currency or Trading
This dessert, based in a country in the Middle East, also known as tokum, is a family of concoctions based on a gel of starch and sugar, often shaped into cubes. Common flavors include rose, bergamot, orange, and lemon.
Turkish Delight
Cranberries contain high amounts of what antimicrobial acid?
Benzoic Acid
This popular South African dessert is a sweet, spongy, and caramelized baked pudding made with apricot jam and served with a rich, creamy sauce—often paired with custard or ice cream.
In Korea, there is a love holiday on the 14th of every month. However, on April 14, known as Black Day, this day is set apart for singles who eat this relatively common (in Asia) Chinese-based noodle dish together.
Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon)