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In chocolate making, what is the process of 'winnowing'?
Removing the outer husks from the roasted cocoa beans.
Which chocolate bar was specifically created to withstand high temperatures?
The Tropical Bar
Which country is the largest producer of cocoa?
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
What is the term for chocolate that has not been heat-treated or mixed with other ingredients?
Raw chocolate
In what form are cocoa beans usually exported?
In their dried and fermented state, as cocoa beans.
What is the name of the tree that produces cocoa beans?
Theobroma cacao
What are 'chocolate nibs'?
Small pieces of crushed cocoa beans.
What common kitchen ingredient can be added to chocolate to enhance its flavor without making it taste salty?
Sea Salt
Name the substance that is sometimes added to chocolate to maintain a smooth texture.
Lecithin
What is the name for a professional who makes confectionery from chocolate?
Chocolatier
Which holiday is the biggest for chocolate sales in the United States?
Valentine's Day
What is chocolate bloom and what usually causes it?
A whitish coating that can appear on the surface of chocolate, caused by fat or sugar crystals rising to the surface.
What is the process called that develops the flavor of chocolate?
Conching
What is white chocolate primarily made of?
Cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids.
What is the main ingredient in chocolate responsible for its stimulant properties?
Theobromine
Name the scale measuring the 'heat' of chocolate.
The Scoville scale
What is Dutch process cocoa and how is it different from natural cocoa?
Cocoa powder treated with an alkali to neutralize its acids. It has a milder flavor and a darker color than natural cocoa.
What European country is famed for its high quality chocolate production?
Belgium
What was the original purpose of the chocolate chip cookie invention?
To accompany ice cream.
What term refers to the percentage of cocoa solids in chocolate?
Cacao content
What is 'tempering' in chocolate making?
A process of heating and cooling chocolate to stabilize it for making candies and confections.
Which type of chocolate has milk powder added to it?
Milk chocolate
What does 'single origin' chocolate mean?
Chocolate made from cocoa beans from one particular region or country.
What is the Mesoamerican chocolate beverage that was originally consumed by Mayans and Aztecs?
Xocoatl
Who is accredited with inventing the first solid chocolate bar suitable for widespread consumption?
Joseph Fry
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