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1. Travelin’ man
Who was the first European known to have encountered cacao?
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2. Ek Chuah day
The Mayan people of Central America and Mexico held a festival each April for their cacao god, Ek Chuah. Along with animal sacrifices, how did they celebrate the occasion?
3. Remix
When Spanish monks adapted the standard Aztec chocolate drink recipe for local tast, they added several ingredients — cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar — and subtracted a few, including which of the following?
4. Top choc
Of the several varieties of cacao, which is prized for its superior flavor?
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5. Dog’s breakfast
Chocolate makes a poor food for the family dog. Why?
6. The three chocolatiers
Three English chocolate pioneers were John Cadbury, Joseph Fry and Henry Rowntree. In addition to their work, what did all three men have in common?
7. Beyond nibbling
Which three countries had the highest per capita consumption of chocolate in 2005?
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8. Choc-a-day, doc away
Studies have shown that chocolate may help ward off heart disease. What type of chocolate is thought to be most effective for this?
9. Name that paste
After cacao is harvested the beans are fermented, dried, roasted, shelled and ground to a paste. What is the paste called?
10. Stand-in
The carob tree produces a fruit that when roasted and grounded into a powder makes a good substitute for cocoa. What is another name for the carob?
