DDCD-1 2025 - Session 4 by STOSKIENE RITA

Rita

rita100 — 2025-08-08 20:31:26 UTC

Some bitter and sweet learning today:

🤪 cacao powder does not contain cacao butter. That's why the powder is not sticky.

😬 the more we crush cacao beans the more bitter it becomes as crushing releases the taste.

😋 100% cacao - 0% sugar

😋 90% cacao - 10% sugar

😋 60% cacao - 40% sugar

🤔 there are no Oompa Loompa in the cacao garden.... 🥺

Banana, waterfall, cacao

2025-08-08 21:45:00 UTC

Today I learned that the banana, like the coconut, isn't a tree but a grass. I experienced the power of a waterfall and learned what cacao beans look like and tasted them (no cacao flavor).

Nina

2025-08-08 22:35:14 UTC

Today I learned that the banana plant is actually the tallest grass in the world. I also learned when you may call something chocolate. Chocolate is the mixture between cacao and sugar.

Willem

2025-08-08 23:58:24 UTC

Today I learned that cacao has it’s origins in middle America and was used by the maya’s for medical purposes (skin burns) In the Aztec empire it was a highly valueated trade good and used as an aphrodisiac. The Conquistadores added sugar and brought the product to Europe, where chocolate became highly popular!

Evelijn

2025-08-09 00:03:31 UTC

Today I learned the big difference between cacao and chocolate. In Guadeloupe they call chocolate ‘cacao dou’, which means sweet cacao (= chocolate). It reminded me of Chez Doudou, the restaurant we had lunch two days ago.

Day of experience

viktorijabruzgaite — 2025-08-09 00:14:01 UTC

Today I learned how good is to learn from experience. This day was absolutely about new thing. For example: banana is a grass not a tree. It was good point to let us talk about our schools experiences and have discussions about how it effects communities.

And most of all I learned about cacao. Its origin, recipes, different chocolate species. The education was wonderful. All those tastes mmm.. and a fact from the experience: chocolate melts in the sun in the trunk of a car when it's +30 outside

Next time hope oompa loompa will be there 🪄

Mary Lou

2025-08-09 01:00:46 UTC

Today I learned cacao ist NOT chocolate. Cacao ist pur and chocolate is with sogar.

Today I learned a rainforest does not need any interference from us, it organizes itself completely alone.

Today I learned, that the sand of a beach near a volcano is black and because of the iron very very hot.

Rubina

2025-08-09 01:05:22 UTC

Today i learned... About cacau process and its differents flavours. That nature its like a symbiosis where everything get together, mixting and combining with each other like communities.

Dalila

dalilapeixe — 2025-08-09 01:10:59 UTC

Today I learned that nature provides everything we eat. For example, chocolate exists because of two key ingredients found in cocoa beans: sugar and cocoa butter. These beans come from the cacao tree, which is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Thanks to their knowledge and the natural resources of the Americas, we now enjoy chocolate in many forms. This reminds us how much we depend on nature’s gifts and the wisdom of those who discovered them.

Rolandas Ku

2025-08-09 01:13:52 UTC

Another day that complements our acquaintance with the island. Cocoa without sugar ;) Cocoa with sugar. Butter. For these words - people, traditions, habits,.. Thank you, Rita. Great day. True, there are turtles here :)

Michaela

2025-08-09 01:27:50 UTC

Today I learned that cacoa tastes really bitter und it is not chocolate. Today I learned the rainforest is so impressive.

Lisa

2025-08-09 09:59:06 UTC

Today I discovered something new – the process of making cocoa from chocolate. What really stayed with me was the guide’s genuine enthusiasm and deep engagement during the tasting. Time just flew by, and I walked away not only with new knowledge but also with a fresh appreciation for the craft behind it.

Later, I experienced two unforgettable firsts: seeing a sea turtle underwater and swimming near a hot spring while watching the sunset. These moments reminded me that cultural heritage is not only about monuments and traditions — it’s also about preserving the natural wonders that shape a community’s identity. Just as we protect historical treasures, we must care for the living and natural heritage that connects us to our past and inspires future generations.