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Cacao Beans
History Of Chocolate
Chocolate making process
Chocolate Ingredients
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How big are cacao beans?
15cm to 30cm long.
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Who gave the name "cacao"?
The Olmec people or the people in South East Mexico
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What is one ingredient that needs to be in chocolate?
*Chocolate Liquor *Sugar *Lecithin *Vanilla *Cocoa Butter *Cocoa Bean
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What is Cocoa Butter?
Natural Fat from the cocoa bean.
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What climates do cacao beans grow in?
Tropical or warm places.
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Where do the Olmec people live?
South East Mexico
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What temperature is the Cacao beans roasted at?
210-290°F
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What is Chocolate Liquor?
Cocoa beans with the shells removed. They are also roasted and ground.
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What is the Scientific Name for Chocolate?
Theobroma Cacao
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When was the Olmec people around?
About 1000 B.C.
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Do you have to Mix and Smash the flavor when making chocolate?
Yes
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What is Sugar for?
The sweetness for the chocolate.
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About how many steps does it make to make chocolate?
9 steps
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What was the top voted chocolate in the world?
Amedei
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Do you need steel rollers in the process of making chocolate?
Yes
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What is Lecithin?
An ingredient made from soy to blend all the chocolate together
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What is the color of the cacao beans outside?
Brown, or light brown
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Where did cacao trees originate from?
Central South America.
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What is raw chocolate called?
"Nibs"
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What is Vanilla for?
Is like salt in a way. People like it more with Vanilla. Just for taste.