Unit Award Scheme

115333 AN INTRODUCTION TO CHOCOLATE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the main competitors or brands of chocolate produced or sold in the UKStudent completed work and/or summary sheet
2where in the world cocoa beans are grown Student completed work and/or summary sheet
3what 'Fairtrade' is and how it is involved with chocolate productionStudent completed work and/or summary sheet
4the use of chocolate in a given country’s cultureStudent completed work and/or summary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

5design a chocolate bar or item of confectionery, including the item name and packagingStudent completed work and/or photograph(s)
6follow a chosen recipe to create a dish that has chocolate as the core ingredient Summary sheet and/or photograph(s)
7taste and comment on the final result of their chosen recipe Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8melt at least two different types of chocolate to test their melting points and record the results in a tableStudent completed work and/or summary sheet

experienced

9taste testing five different types of chocolate, eg milk, dark, white, budget, high end, truffles, flavoured.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 May 2021Level - Entry Level