The Science of Chocolate (Hardcover)

By Stephen T Beckett, Jennifer Harding, Barry Freedman
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Description

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.

About the Author

BSc (Durham) D.Phil (York) in physics. 8 years research into asbestosis, followed by over 27 years working in the chocolate industry, with Rowntree then Nestl�. Chairman of Solingen Confectionery School, Chocolate Technology Conference Committee (Germany). Now retired from Nestl�, and currently a director of Sporomex, an encapsulation research company.

Praise for The Science of Chocolate…

"The easy reading style of the book makes it valuable not only to school and university students, but also to those who are new to working with chocolate or those needing a good summary of chocolate science."

Product Details ISBN-10: 0854049703
ISBN-13: 9780854049707
Published: Royal Society of Chemistry
Pages: 250
Language: English