Read together
In the land of chocolate so sweet,
Lies a plantation for a treat,
Where cacao trees grow tall and proud,
Beneath the sunshine and the clouds.
With machete in hand and a smile,
Farmers harvest each pod in style,
To extract the ingredients pure,
For chocolate that we all adore.
The cacao beans undergo fermentation,
To create a chocolate sensation,
And then they're dried with care and skill,
To make the beans ready to mill.
The mill grinds the beans to a paste,
For conching, a process with haste,
To refine the texture, smooth and nice,
And get rid of any grit or spice.
Now it's time to consume with glee,
A chocolate bar that's silky and free,
From any lumps or bumps or holes,
Just a perfect chocolate mole!
So next time you savor a bite,
Remember the process, with delight,
From the cacao tree on the plantation,
To the chocolate bar, a true sensation.
Talk about it
Reflection
- Where do cacao beans come from, and how do they become chocolate?
- Why is fermentation important in the chocolate-making process?
- What tools do farmers use to harvest cacao pods, and why is it important to be careful during this process?
- What is conching, and how does it affect the taste and texture of chocolate?
- Why do you think people around the world love chocolate so much?