Question 1

Chinese records indicate that the discoverer of tea was the same individual who __________.

Accepted Answer

The question is referring to the Chinese mythical Emperor Shennong, who is considered to be the discoverer of tea according to ancient Chinese records. He is also believed to have discovered the medicinal properties of various herbs and plants, including ephedrine and marijuana. There is no mention of him selling or becoming dependent on any substances.

Question 2

Chocolate liquor is made up of __________.

Accepted Answer

Chocolate liquor is made up of ground cocoa beans that have been roasted and then milled to form a liquid paste. This paste is then further processed to separate the cocoa solids from the cocoa butter, leaving behind the solid pieces of cocoa known as cocoa press cake. The cocoa butter can then be melted and recombined with the cocoa solids to form chocolate liquor.

Question 3

"Darker" chocolates are defined by higher levels of __________ than less "dark" varieties.

Accepted Answer

Dark chocolate is defined by higher levels of cocoa liquor. Cocoa liquor is the product obtained from grinding and refining cocoa beans, and it is what gives chocolate its characteristic chocolateiness. The more cocoa liquor a chocolate contains, the more intense and bitter its flavor will be.

Question 4

A 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of medium brewed tea contains approximately _____ milligrams of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of medium brewed tea typically contains around 60 milligrams of caffeine.

Question 5

Analogy: Cocoa bean pods are to chocolate as coca leaves are to __________.

Accepted Answer

Cocoa bean pods are the raw material from which chocolate is made, and similarly, coca leaves are the raw material from which cocaine is made.

Question 6

According to the text, polyphenols may help prevent __________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that polyphenols may help prevent certain forms of cancer, heart disease, and inflammatory disorders, therefore the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 7

Polyphenols are __________.

Accepted Answer

Polyphenols are abundant in green tea and, to a lesser degree, black or pekoe tea. Option B is incorrect because polyphenols are not dangerous byproducts of chocolate; they are present in them. Option C is wrong because xanthines and polyphenols are not the same thing. Finally, option D is incorrect because polyphenols do not stimulate endorphin-sensitive receptors and are not similar to heroin.

Question 8

Polyphenols are lower in some types of tea because __________.

Accepted Answer

Polyphenols in tea are oxidized during the fermentation process, which results in decreased levels of polyphenols in teas that undergo more fermentation. Therefore, the lower level of polyphenols in some types of tea is due to the fermentation process.

Question 9

Cocoa butter can separate from a milk chocolate mixture __________.

Accepted Answer

Cocoa butter can separate from chocolate mixtures due to various reasons such as temperature changes, but it remains safe to eat. The separation doesn't indicate spoilage or a change in the chocolate's fundamental properties, such as sweetness or conversion back into its original components like baking chocolate.

Question 10

Milk chocolate is made by combining __________.

Accepted Answer

Milk chocolate is made by combining cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, milk, sugar, and vanilla.

Question 11

A 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of medium brewed tea contains approximately _____ milligrams of caffeine with a ________ amount of theophylline.

Accepted Answer

A 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of medium brewed tea contains approximately 60 milligrams of caffeine and a relatively smaller amount of theophylline compared to caffeine.

Question 12

The tea plant is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The tea plant is scientifically referred to as Camellia sinensis. Choice A is incorrect as Coffea arabica is the plant species that produces coffee. Choice B is incorrect as Atropa belladonna is a poisonous plant sometimes referred to as deadly nightshade. Choice D is incorrect as Amanita muscaria is a toxic mushroom species.

Question 13

The major difference between chocolate preparations made by Aztecs in 1500 and chocolate preparations made by Europeans shortly after being introduced to it, was the addition of __________.

Accepted Answer

The major difference between chocolate preparations made by Aztecs and Europeans was the addition of sugar. Aztecs made chocolate drinks with unsweetened cocoa beans, while Europeans added sugar to make it sweeter. Milk and butterfat were later additions by Europeans to create milk chocolate. Caffeine is a natural component of cocoa beans, so it was present in both Aztec and European chocolate preparations.

Question 14

Together, the Hershey Company and Mars Incorporated make up __________ of domestic chocolate sales in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Together, the Hershey Company and Mars Incorporated account for 75 percent of domestic chocolate sales in Canada, highlighting their significant market share in the country's chocolate industry.

Question 15

The xanthine(s) in tea include(s) __________.

Accepted Answer

Xanthines are a group of stimulants found in tea, coffee, and chocolate, and they include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. However, the only option that correctly identifies the xanthines found in tea is A, which includes caffeine and theophylline. Theobromine is not found in tea, but it is present in chocolate.

Question 16

In the 1600s, drinking tea became a national pastime of the __________.

Accepted Answer

In the 1600s, tea drinking became popular in Russia and eventually became a national pastime. It was introduced to Russian Tsar Michael I by a Mongolian ruler, and tea quickly became popular among the aristocracy and wealthy Russians. It eventually spread to the general population, and today Russia is one of the world's top tea-consuming nations.

Question 17

Which of the following nations is a leading exporter of cocoa beans to North America?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia is a leading exporter of cocoa beans to North America. Mexico, South Africa, and Kenya are not major cocoa bean exporters to North America.

Question 18

According to the textbook, which of the following has the highest caffeine content?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the textbook, which of the...

Question 19

The first European to be introduced to chocolate was __________.

Accepted Answer

Hernando Cortés was the first European to be introduced to chocolate, which he encountered in Mexico in 1519.

Question 20

Polyphenols are more plentiful in __________.

Accepted Answer

Green tea is known to contain higher amounts of polyphenols compared to black tea. While coffee may also contain polyphenols, the quantity is generally lower compared to tea. The option C is incorrect because instant coffee is processed more than freshly brewed coffee, which may lead to a decrease in polyphenol content.

Quiz 11: Caffeine