Chocolate production is both an art and a science. Researchers hope to alter chocolate genes to produce sweeter rewards.
Say it ain't so! Chocolate could become as expensive as caviar!
Scientific research is awesome when chocolate is involved! Learn what scientists are doing to understand the inner workings of the Theobroma cacao tree.
Chocolate may be healthier than you think. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
The jeweler cradles it in his hand, scrutinizing it through his eyepiece. “Flawless,” he mutters, in a hushed, reverent voice. “A perfectly flawless crystalline structure.” He brings it to his face. He opens his mouth. He eats it. “Delicious!” Like a gem stone’s luster, a chocolate bar’s flavor depends largely on the crystalline structure of the chocolate’s chemicals. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Good news: Hot chocolate is good for your heart! Learn about all the beverages that help prevent cancer and heart disease, on this Moment of Science.
Ancient Goodies on today’s Moment of Science; Chocoholics might just not be a modern phenomenon.