The Science of Chocolate

The Science of Chocolate
by Stephen T Beckett, Jennifer Harding, Barry Freedman

The Science of Chocolate
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Author: Barry Freedman, Jennifer Harding, Stephen T Beckett
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-14
ISBN: 0854049703
Number of pages: 250
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Book Reviews of The Science of Chocolate

Book Review: Science made accessible
Summary: 5 Stars

This really is an excellent book. I am no scientist and yet, with a few exceptions relating to formulae, I found this book easy to comprehend, and fascinating. Scientists are often criticised for writing above the ordinary person's head but this is not true at all of "The Science of Chocolate". For readers with a serious interest in chocolate this book is a MUST-BUY. It covers everything the most keen chocolate lover needs to know about how chocolate is made, from the original cacao bean to the final chocolate bar. The new edition also includes a chapter on Nutrition and Health, as recent scientific research has shown pretty convincingly that high cocoa-solids chocolate may have health benefits owing to the high polyphenol content.

Summary of The Science of Chocolate

The second edition of this international best seller has been fully revised and updated describing the complete chocolate making process, from the growing of the beans to the sale in the shops. The Science of Chocolate takes the reader on the journey of chocolate, to discover how confectionery is made and the way in which basic science plays a vital role. The second edition contains new chapters, covering topics which include nutrition - why chocolate is good for you - how to stop it melting in hot countries and possible methods of putting bubble inside a chocolate bar. This book will appeal to those with a fascination for chocolate and will be of specialist interest to those studying food sciences and working in the confectionery industry. A series of experiments, which can be adapted to suit students, are included to demonstrate the physical, chemical and mathematical principles involved.

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