Exploring the Chocolate Making Process from Bean to Bar

What was Philadelphia known for in the 19th century?

• It processed most of the cacao beans entering the U.S.

• It was the largest producer of chocolate.

• It was the only port in the U.S.

• It was the birthplace of the Liberty Bell.

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Where do cacao trees originate from?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Central and South America

What is the cacao belt?

• A tool used in chocolate making

• A region 20 degrees north and south of the equator

• A type of chocolate

• A fashion accessory for chocolatiers

How long does the roasting process take?

• 40 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

What machine is used to separate the nibs from the husks?

• The cracker

• The winnower

• The melanger

• The concher

What does the conching process do?

• Shapes the chocolate into bars

• Roasts the beans

• Ferments the beans

• Grinds the nibs into liquid chocolate

Why is chocolate aged?

• To enhance its flavor

• To improve its texture

• To harden it

• To cool it down

What is tempering?

• Fermenting the cacao beans

• Mixing chocolate with sugar

• Melting and cooling chocolate to stabilize it

• Aging the chocolate

What shape did they mold the chocolate into?

• Bears

• Hearts

• Frogs

• Fish

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What did the narrator compare the final chocolate taste to?

• Chocolate milk

• Milk chocolate

• Fudge or a truffle

• Hot fudge

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