CPC Chocolate & Confectionery

Question 1

What is the correct tempering temperature range for dark chocolate during the crystallization stage?

Accepted Answer

28–29°C (82–84°F)

Answer

26–27°C (79–81°F)

Answer

31–32°C (88–90°F)

Answer

34–35°C (93–95°F)

Question 2

Which type of chocolate contains the highest percentage of cocoa butter?

Accepted Answer

White chocolate

Answer

Milk chocolate

Answer

Dark chocolate (70%)

Answer

Bittersweet chocolate

Question 3

What is 'bloom' in chocolate and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

A white or gray film caused by fat or sugar migration to the surface

Answer

A glossy sheen caused by over-tempering

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A dark streak caused by under-tempering

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A bitter taste caused by excess cocoa solids

Question 4

What is the purpose of a ganache's ratio of cream to chocolate?

Accepted Answer

It controls the final texture and consistency of the ganache

Answer

It determines flavor only

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It affects only the shelf life

Answer

It determines color of the ganache

Question 5

Which process involves dipping chocolate centers into tempered chocolate using a fork or dipping tool?

Accepted Answer

Hand-dipping

Answer

Enrobing

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Panning

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Moulding

Question 6

What is 'couverture' chocolate?

Accepted Answer

High-quality chocolate with a minimum cocoa butter content of 31%

Answer

Chocolate with added vegetable fats

Answer

Chocolate used exclusively for baking

Answer

A compound chocolate coating