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