Q 01/05

Which Dutch chemist patented the process behind "Dutch" cocoa in 1828?

A) Coenraad van Houten

B) Philippe Suchard

C) Jean Neuhaus

D) Rodolphe Lindt

Answer · why

A) Coenraad van Houten

Coenraad van Houten's 1828 patent treated cocoa with alkali to cut its bitterness, and 'Dutch process' cocoa, named for his homeland, made mass-market...

Q 02/05

Through which country did chocolate first reach Europe in the 16th century?

A) Portugal

B) Italy

C) France

D) Spain

Answer · why

D) Spain

Spain was the first European country to take up chocolate, and its court at first drank the bitter brew as a medicine rather than a treat.

Q 03/05

Who is credited with inventing the first solid milk chocolate bar in 1875, using powdered milk?

A) Rodolphe Lindt

B) Daniel Peter

C) Henri Nestlé

D) Milton Hershey

Answer · why

B) Daniel Peter

Swiss manufacturer Daniel Peter created modern milk chocolate in 1875 by combining chocolate with the then newly invented powdered milk, a product dev...

Q 04/05

What is the chocolate-and-cream mixture used to fill truffles and glaze cakes called?

A) Ganache

B) Gianduja

C) Praline

D) Fondant

Answer · why

A) Ganache

Ganache changes with its ratio: extra cream keeps it pourable for glazing, while extra chocolate sets it firm enough to roll into truffles.

Q 05/05

What antioxidant compounds, abundant in dark chocolate, may contribute to cardiovascular health?

A) Carotenoids

B) Flavanols

C) Omega-3s

D) Lycopene

Answer · why

B) Flavanols

Cocoa flavanols do lower blood pressure in the short term, with a daily dose of 200 mg or more appearing to help vessel function, but evidence for las...