How to be discerning about chocolate
  • 1. What is the primary source of chocolate?
A) Cacao beans
B) Coffee beans
C) Vanilla beans
D) Sugar cane
  • 2. What is the name for chocolate made from the core liquid after roasting and grinding?
A) Cocoa butter
B) Chocolate liquor
C) Chocolate extract
D) Chocolate syrup
  • 3. Which of the following is NOT a key factor in chocolate quality?
A) Conching time
B) Cacao origin
C) Bean processing
D) Packaging color
  • 4. What does the term 'single origin' mean when referring to chocolate?
A) Chocolate with one ingredient
B) Chocolate with a single serving
C) Chocolate made by one person
D) Beans from one specific region
  • 5. What is 'conching' in chocolate making?
A) Tempering the chocolate
B) Roasting the cacao beans
C) Mixing and refining the chocolate
D) Fermenting the cacao beans
  • 6. What is 'blooming' on chocolate?
A) Crystallized cocoa butter
B) A sign of exceptional quality
C) White coating due to fat or sugar separation
D) A sign of mold
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for storing chocolate?
A) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
B) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
C) 65-70°F (18-21°C)
D) Below 0°F (-18°C)
  • 8. What flavor notes are common in Forastero cacao beans?
A) Fruity, floral, and delicate
B) Spicy, smoky, and intense
C) Bold, robust, and earthy
D) Nutty, vanilla, and sweet
  • 9. What is the percentage of cocoa solids in milk chocolate?
A) Typically 70-99%
B) Typically 50-70%
C) Typically 10-50%
D) Typically 0%
  • 10. What does the snap of a chocolate bar indicate?
A) High sugar content
B) Proper tempering
C) Poor quality
D) High fat content
  • 11. Which bean variety is typically considered the highest quality?
A) Nacional
B) Criollo
C) Forastero
D) Trinitario
  • 12. What is the purpose of tempering chocolate?
A) To stabilize the cocoa butter crystals
B) To remove bitterness
C) To add flavor
D) To increase sweetness
  • 13. What is the flavor profile of Nacional cacao beans?
A) Spicy, smoky, and robust
B) Floral, fruity, and complex
C) Strong, bitter, and earthy
D) Sweet, milky, and nutty
  • 14. What is lecithin used for in chocolate production?
A) Preservative
B) Sweetener
C) Thickener
D) Emulsifier
  • 15. What is the main difference between Dutch-processed cocoa and natural cocoa?
A) Natural cocoa is less flavorful
B) Natural cocoa is darker in color
C) Dutch-processed is less acidic
D) Dutch-processed is more acidic
  • 16. What is the Dandelion Chocolate company known for?
A) Bean-to-bar chocolate
B) Mass-produced chocolate
C) Flavor infusions
D) Artificial flavors
  • 17. What is a common tasting note associated with Peruvian chocolate?
A) Fruity and floral
B) Earthy and robust
C) Nutty and vanilla
D) Bitter and intense
  • 18. What percentage of cocoa solids is generally considered 'dark chocolate'?
A) 60-70%
B) 70% or higher
C) 50-60%
D) Below 40%
  • 19. What does the term 'terroir' refer to in the context of chocolate?
A) The shape of the chocolate bar
B) The brand of chocolate
C) Environmental factors affecting cacao flavor
D) The sugar content of the chocolate
  • 20. Which of these additives might indicate lower quality chocolate?
A) Vegetable oil
B) Lecithin
C) Vanilla extract
D) Cocoa butter
  • 21. What is a common pairing with dark chocolate?
A) Soda
B) White wine
C) Red wine
D) Beer
  • 22. Which region is known for growing high-quality Trinitario cacao beans?
A) Ivory Coast
B) Trinidad
C) Ghana
D) Mexico
  • 23. What can a grainy texture in chocolate indicate?
A) High cocoa butter content
B) Proper tempering
C) Improper conching
D) High sugar content
  • 24. What is the ideal humidity for storing chocolate?
A) Below 50%
B) 60-70%
C) Above 80%
D) 70-80%
  • 25. What is the purpose of fermentation in cacao processing?
A) Add color
B) Remove bitterness completely
C) Develop flavor precursors
D) Increase sugar content
  • 26. What is a common flaw indicating poor bean quality?
A) Moldy flavor
B) Fruity flavor
C) Earthy flavor
D) Nutty flavor
  • 27. What tool is used to test the temper of chocolate?
A) Hydrometer
B) Thermometer only
C) Barometer
D) Scraper or dipping fork
  • 28. Which of the following is an important aspect of ethically sourced chocolate?
A) Low price
B) Bright packaging
C) Intense flavor
D) Fair labor practices
  • 29. What is the flavor profile associated with Madagascan cacao?
A) Fruity and acidic
B) Smoky and spicy
C) Nutty and vanilla
D) Earthy and robust
  • 30. Which of these factors contributes to chocolate's melt-in-your-mouth texture?
A) Sugar content
B) Cocoa butter content
C) Vanilla content
D) Lecithin content
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