The Sweet Science of Chocolate

Chocolate: It's been revered for millennia by cultures throughout the world. But while it's easy to appreciate all of its delicious forms, creating this confection is a complex culinary feat. Local chocolate makers explain the elaborate engineering and chemistry behind this tasty treat. And learn why it's actually good for your health!

Tags: antioxidants, chocolate, flavanoids, flavanols, food, Health, kqed, pbs, QUEST, UCSF

Additional Links

• Producer's Notes: The Sweet Science of Chocolate
• The Sweet Lure of Chocolate
• Exhibit Archive: California Academy of Sciences, Chocolate: The Exhibition

 

Educator Guides

• The Sweet Science of Chocolate Educator Guide