The flavor and aroma of a fine chocolate emerge from its ecology, in addition to its processing. But can you be certain that the bar you bought is really from the exotic locale stated on the wrapper? Now, researchers are ...
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Apr 20, 2020
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A year ago, two Northeastern graduates set out to bring forth a revolution, specifically one flowing with chocolate.
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Jan 8, 2020
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ETH researchers are making chocolates shimmer in rainbow colors without the addition of colorants. They have found a way to imprint a special structure on the surface of the chocolate to create a targeted color effect.
Materials Science
Dec 19, 2019
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Choosing to eat chocolate cake instead of carrot sticks does not equal a lack of self-control, according to new research co-authored by a Cass Business School academic.
Social Sciences
Oct 29, 2019
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Whether it's chocolate cake or pasta sauce, the sensation of sweetness plays a major role in the human diet and the perception of other flavors. While a lot is known about the individual proteins that signal "sweet," not ...
Biochemistry
Oct 23, 2019
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Just as we have seen an increase in the number of microbreweries making specialty beers, the market for chocolate has also developed, so there are more high-end chocolate manufacturers who are trying to stand out by fine ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 26, 2019
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How much marijuana is really in that pot brownie? Chocolate can throw off potency tests so labels aren't always accurate, and now scientists are trying to figure out why.
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Aug 25, 2019
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According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), global cocoa bean production in 2017-2018 was 4.6 million metric tons. The global chocolate brands couldn't exist without cocoa. But today the plant is under threat ...
Biotechnology
Jul 22, 2019
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A new form of crystalline lactose has been discovered using part of the technique that gives UK chocolate its unique appeal.
Materials Science
Jul 8, 2019
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Food's texture affects whether it is eaten, liked or rejected, according to Penn State researchers, who say some people are better at detecting even minor differences in consistency because their tongues can perceive particle ...
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Jun 13, 2019
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