History
Where was the first Cacao tree found?
Mesoamerica
After the pulp and beans are removed from the pod, what happens next?
Fermentation for a week
A Cacao Pod is the same size as...
Chocolate can be healthy when you eat it in...
Moderation
Cacao Beans grow inside a...
Cacao Pod
The people of Mesoamerica believed chocolate was...
Magical
After fermentation, what step in the chocolate making process is next and why is it important?
Drying in the sun. It is important because there is less chance of mold and bacteria.
What are the three main types of chocolate?
Dark, Milk and White
Which type of chocolate is the most healthiest?
Dark (70% or more)
What is a liquid form of chocolate called?
Chocolate Liquor
How did people use Cacao beans?
As money
After the beans arrive to the factory, what step in the chocolate making process is next?
Roasting!
The heaviest chocolate bar was heavier than a...
Elephant (12,000 lbs)!
Why is it important to conch for hours?
To make the chocolate more smooth
What is the fat/white part of the chocolate called?
Cocoa Butter
Why did people think that chocolate was special?
It gave them energy.
After roasting and removing the shell, what step in the chocolate making process is next and why is it important?
Grind the Cacao Nibs in Liquor!
How many seeds are in a pod?
20 - 60
Why do we ferment the beans in boxes before drying them?
To make the beans taste better and remove bitterness.
After you roast the Cocoa Beans, you are left with the shell and....
Cocoa Nibs
Who was Hernan Cortes?
A Spanish explorer who brought beans back to Europe.
What usually happens at the chocolate liquor stage?
Milk, Sugar and other ingredients are added.
Chocolate grows best in countries that are...
Hot and Humid
Name three health benefits of eating chocolate.
Improves Mood, Enhances Creativity, Extra Boost of Energy, Memory Increases, Has Antioxidants & Vitamins
What is the white fruit part called inside of a Cacao Pod?
Pulp