Cocoa Harvesting Process

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What are the beans covered with during the fermentation process in the specially designed boxes?

  • Banana leaves (correct)
  • Chocolate powder
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon

Why is it important to be careful not to damage the stem when cutting ripe pods from the Theobroma tree?

  • To prevent future flowers and pods from growing. (correct)
  • To ensure that the fruit is fresh.
  • To increase the yield of the current harvest.
  • To speed up the ripening process.

What purpose does drying the beans in the sun serve in the processing of cocoa beans?

  • Speeds up the fermentation process
  • Stops fermentation and dries the beans out (correct)
  • Adds flavor to the beans
  • Causes the beans to sprout

In what form are cacao beans sent to chocolate manufacturers after drying and fermentation?

<p>Beans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of roasting the dried cacao beans?

<p>To develop flavor and aroma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of winnowing in the chocolate-making process?

<p>To remove the husks from the cocoa beans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between dark and milk chocolate in terms of ingredients?

<p>Addition of milk powder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conching in the chocolate-making process?

<p>To mix and knead the chocolate ingredients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of tempering in the chocolate-making process?

<p>Alignment of crystals for shine and smooth texture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the chocolate-making process?

<p>Moulding the tempered chocolate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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