You're so Sweet!

What is the Chocolate Capital of the Philippines?

• Cebu City

• Davao City

• Tagbilaran City

• Baguio City

Answer explanation

In 2021, former President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law proclaiming the Davao Region as the Chocolate Capital of the Philippines.

What candy originated in the Philippines?

• Polvoron

• Lollipop

• Bubble gum

• Yema

Answer explanation

Yema has said to have originated from Bulacan province as it is well known for different Filipino sweets, there are also some accounts that states that it was invented during the Spanish era where egg yolks are thrown away after using the egg whites in constructing buildings.

Based on Spot.ph, the most popular sweet in Manila to put in a Trick or treat basket is?

• Toblerone

• KitKat

• Snickers

• Flat Tops

Answer explanation

Robinsons Supermarket helps us round up the best-selling ones.

Kitkat 4 Fingers Chocolate Bar (P28.50) is the best seller sweet in the Philippines during Halloween!

This candy was invented by George Smith of New Haven, Connecticut in 1908. This was named after a racehorse. What candy is this?

• Bubble Gum

• Cotton Candy

• Gummy Bear

• Lollipop

Answer explanation

The word lollipop is a generic term today, George Smith was the first to apply it to hard candy on a stick. Lolly Pop, was reportedly inspired by that of a racehorse Smith had seen at a local fair.

What do the initials, M & M stand for?

• Maverick & Milka

• Milk & Mike

• Mars & Murrie

• Mars & Murray

Answer explanation

The M&M name actually represents the two people who came up with the idea. M&M stands for Mars and Murrie - named after Forrest E. Mars Sr. – the founder of Mars – and Bruce Murrie, the son of Hershey Chocolate's president William F. R.

In which country were gummy bears first invented?

• Switzerland

• Belgium

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Answer explanation

Gummibären (gummy bears) are a German invention! They were first created by Hans Riegel all the way back in 1922. Hans Riegel was the founder of the German sweet company Haribo and came from the city of Bonn in Germany .

This candy was originally called “fairy floss”

• Twizzlers

• Nerds

• Cotton Candy

• Marshmallows

Answer explanation

Cotton candy, also known as fairy floss and candy floss, is a spun sugar confection that resembles cotton. It usually contains small amounts of flavoring or food coloring.

During the time of the Ancient Egyptians, eating this kind of sweets were a privilege.

• Marshmallows

• Chocolate

• Honey

• Caramel

Answer explanation

During the time of the Ancient Egyptians, consuming products from mallow plants was a privilege. Eating the thick substance made from the root of the mallow plant that created these ancient types of marshmallows was a pastime only the gods and those of royal blood could enjoy.