Researchers delved into the physics of conching, the stirring process that transforms ground cacao into a meltingly smooth treat. By Veronique Greenwood What do chocolate and concrete have in common?

Chocolate used to have a gritty texture until chocolatiers hit on a way to turn it smooth. Now, over a hundred years later, scientists are looking at the physical properties behind the process in ...

Lecithin plays a vital role in the production of chocolate and many other foods. It's never been clear how this ingredient works on a molecular level, and ...

The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique. The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a ...

Smooth mixture: physicists have discovered the secret of a 140-year-old process for making chocolate. (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Kati Finell) New insights into the physics of chocolate production have ...

It’s a velvety richness that melts in your mouth the moment you take a bite. Sweet and creamy, chocolate is a treat loved the world over, whether you’re enjoying squares of a chocolate bar, a fudgy ...

When I was a child, I found chocolate fascinating: Where did it come from? How was it made? What magic was behind this sweet and creamy goodness? The truth is I'm not sure I ever found exactly the ...

In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and pour into a shallow ...

Peruse the confectionary aisles at the supermarket nowadays, and you might find that many of the artisanal, or handmade, chocolates on sale come in packages labelled “bean-to-bar”. Chocolatiers refer ...

Lecithin is an ingredient that you've probably never heard of, but one that plays a vital role in the production of chocolate and many other foods. It's never been clear how this ingredient works on a ...