Question

name: andrea aguirre
part 2
directions: explore the process of making chocolate and the different ingredients needed for the three main types of chocolate: dark, milk and white. you will be assigned two sections from the chart below to answer. then you will connect with other students who complete the other sections to learn from them and complete the chart.
use this website to complete your sections below: https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/making-chocolate/
cacao cultivation
draw a picture to match this step, and answer the questions on the right. 1. where does chocolate begin?

1. what weather conditions are needed for a cacao tree?
2. what part of the fruits is cacao?
3. explain the difference between \cacao\ and \cocoa.\
4. what color are ripe cacao pods? harvesting

draw a picture to match this step, and answer the questions on the left.

1. how often are cacao pods harvested?

Explanation:

Answer:

s are sourced from the specified chocolate-making resource, focusing on cacao cultivation basics.

1. Chocolate begins with the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), grown in tropical regions.
2. Cacao trees need warm, humid conditions: consistent temperatures between 20-30°C (68-86°F), high annual rainfall (150-250 cm), and partial shade.
3. Cacao refers to the seeds (beans) inside the cacao fruit (pod).
4. "Cacao" typically refers to the raw, unprocessed tree, pods, and beans. "Cocoa" refers to the roasted, ground, and processed product used in chocolate, baking, and drinks.
5. Ripe cacao pods come in multiple colors (red, yellow, orange, purple) depending on the variety.
6. Cacao pods are harvested 2-3 times per year, as they ripen at different times on the same tree.