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