1.
Where is 70% of the world's chocolate grown?
Correct Answer
A. West Africa
Explanation
Most of the farms are small-scale growth operations in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and the Ivory Coast
https://croplife.org/trainingthroughlocalpartnerships/cocoa/
2.
How many cocoa beans does it take to produce one pound of chocolate?
Correct Answer
C. 500
Explanation
Each tree produces close to 30 pods per year with 40 beans per pod, that's a lot of beans!Â
https://hersheystory.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ChocolateMath.pdf
3.
How long does it take for a cocoa tree to start producing beans?
Correct Answer
D. 4 to 5 years
Explanation
The trees have a peak growing period of 10 years and are usually harvested biannually. Onions can be harvested on the same timeline but unfortunately don't taste as good.
4.
On average, how many pounds of chocolate are purchased during the week of Valentines Day in the United States?
Correct Answer
C. 58 million
Explanation
Find more fun facts about Valentine's Day here.
5.
Which country imports the most chocolate?
Correct Answer
C. Germany
Explanation
Even though Belgium is famous for their chocolate, Germany actually brings in the most. Good thing chocolate pairs well with beer.
Check out the import map here
6.
Choose all the cities that have a Hershey's Chocolate World
Correct Answer(s)
A. Niagara Falls
B. Singapore
D. Dubai
Explanation
There are locations in Times Square, Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, Dubai, Singapore, and Hershey Pennsylvania.
7.
The "World's Largest Chocolate Bar" weighed more than 6 tons
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The bar weighed 12,770 lbs or 6.39 tons. It was created in the UK in Alfreton, Derbyshire on September 7, 2011. Imagine eating 5 Asian water buffaloes worth of chocolate.
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-chocolate-bar-
8.
Which company came up with the heart-shaped chocolate box?
Correct Answer
D. Cadbury
Explanation
Richard Cadbury designed the first boxes himself and adorned them cupids and hearts. He effectively turned the holiday into the commercial mania that is today all the way back in 1861.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-chocolate-and-valentines-day-mated-life-180954228/
9.
Which is the unhealthiest type of chocolate?
Correct Answer
C. White Chocolate
Explanation
White chocolate is considered the unhealthiest type of chocolate because it contains the highest amount of sugar and the least amount of cocoa solids compared to milk and dark chocolate. It lacks the health benefits associated with cocoa, such as antioxidants and flavonoids. Additionally, white chocolate often contains more additives and less nutritional value than its counterparts. Therefore, consuming white chocolate in excess can lead to weight gain, increased risk of diabetes, and other health issues.
10.
Which of the following is not a health benefit of eating dark chocolates?
Correct Answer
D. Muscle growth
Explanation
Dark chocolate does not promote muscle growth. While dark chocolate does have health benefits such as promoting healthy memory, being high in antioxidants, and increasing blood flow in the body, it does not directly contribute to muscle growth. Muscle growth is typically associated with exercise and a balanced diet that includes protein and other nutrients specifically targeted towards muscle development.