Chocolate

Most cocoa is grown in Belgium 

• True

• False

Cocoa is believed to have been first discovered by the Omlecs in Central America

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Yes, although previously thought to have been first used by Mayans, recent research suggests its use dates back even further, to the Omlecs who used it for religious rituals or as a medicinal drink.

America accounts for almost half the world's chocolate consumption

• True

• False

Answer explanation

According to the International Cocoa Organization it’s Europeans that account for half of the world’s chocolate consumption with the British being the biggest chocoholics! In the UK, we each eat on average 11.5kg of chocolate a year, which, given that one tree can only produce beans for 1kg of chocolate, that’s 11 trees each we need to sustain our appetite!

The Aztec word Xocolatl from which chocolate originates, translates to which of the following terms?

• Bitter water

• Cocoa beans

• Drink of the gods

• Milk

Which of the following explorers is credited with being the first to bring chocolate back to Europe?

• Marco Polo

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• Francis Drake

What kind of nuts are in a Ferrero Rocher?

• Cashews

• Almonds

• Pecans

• Hazelnuts

Which chocolate’s slogan is “You’re not you when you’re hungry”?

• Lindt

• Mars

• Snickers

• Kit Kat

What is the melting point of chocolate?

• Between 25 and 28C or 77 and 82F

• Between 30 and 32C or 86 and 90F

• Between 46 and 49C or 114.8 and 120F

• Between 51 and 57C or 123.8 and 135F

What kind of chocolate is said to be the healthiest?

• Dark chocolate

• Milk chocolate

• White chocolate

• Ruby chocolate

Which of the following M&M’s colors was not produced until 1976?

• Red

• Green

• Orange

• Brown