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