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A Chocolate Quiz

A Chocolate Quiz . For those who think they know their chocolate!. Cacao grows best:. Under the shade of taller trees In cleared areas, in plenty of sun On hillsides. Answer: Under the shade of taller trees. Which country grows the most cacao today?. Mexico Indonesia Ivory Coast .

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A Chocolate Quiz

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  1. A Chocolate Quiz For those who think they know their chocolate!

  2. Cacao grows best: • Under the shade of taller trees • In cleared areas, in plenty of sun • On hillsides Answer: Under the shade of taller trees.

  3. Which country grows the most cacao today? • Mexico • Indonesia • Ivory Coast Answer: Ivory Coast . The livelihood of half the country’s people is directly or indirectly tied to cacao production.

  4. Q. Which country processes the most cacao? • Switzerland • The Netherlands • Belgium Answer: The Netherlands . But they consume a bit less, per capita, than the U.S.

  5. Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita? • The U.S. • Switzerland • Mexico Answer: The Swiss – more than 24 pounds per person per year.

  6. Q. Who was the Baby Ruth candy bar named for? • President Grover Cleveland’s daughter • The granddaughter of the company’s president • The baseball player Answer: All three answers have been suggested, but the fact is, no one knows for sure.

  7. What fictional character said, "Life is like a box of chocolates…"? • Willy Wonka • Forrest Gump • Pollyanna Answer: Forrest Gump

  8. For which holiday do Americans spend the most on candy? • Valentine’s Day • Easter • Mother’s Day Answer: Valentine’s Day – about $1 billion!

  9. Theobromine, a substance found in cacao, is used to treat what medical problem? • Headaches • Constipation • High blood pressure Answer: High blood pressure; it dilates the arteries.

  10. Q. What are cacao seeds traded on the world market called today? • Cacao • Cocoa • Coca Answer: A. Cocoa

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