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What are the beans covered with during the fermentation process in the specially designed boxes?
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?
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?
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?
In what form are cacao beans sent to chocolate manufacturers after drying and fermentation?
What is the purpose of roasting the dried cacao beans?
What is the purpose of roasting the dried cacao beans?
What is the purpose of winnowing in the chocolate-making process?
What is the purpose of winnowing in the chocolate-making process?
What is the main difference between dark and milk chocolate in terms of ingredients?
What is the main difference between dark and milk chocolate in terms of ingredients?
What is the purpose of conching in the chocolate-making process?
What is the purpose of conching in the chocolate-making process?
What is the result of tempering in the chocolate-making process?
What is the result of tempering in the chocolate-making process?
What is the final step in the chocolate-making process?
What is the final step in the chocolate-making process?
