Cacao Processing and Chocolate Making

Cacao Processing and Chocolate Making

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial explains the process of making chocolate from cacao beans. It starts with an introduction to the cacao pod and its beans, followed by the fermentation process using banana leaves. After fermentation, the beans are roasted and ground. The video concludes with tempering the chocolate and enjoying the final product, which is 100% chocolate without added sugar.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is found inside a cacao pod?

Cacao butter

Cacao powder

Cacao beans

Cacao leaves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is used to ferment cacao beans?

Wooden planks

Aluminum foil

Plastic sheets

Banana leaves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of roasting cacao beans?

To remove shells

To enhance flavor

To dry them

To add sweetness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of grinder is used first in the chocolate-making process?

Dry grinder

Electric grinder

Hand grinder

Wet grinder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step before enjoying homemade chocolate?

Cooling

Packaging

Adding sugar

Tempering