Why chocolate tastes so good as scientists hope to make healthier version with same flavour
dailyrecord.co.ukChocolate is a well loved treat for many reasons, with fans captivated by it's silky texture and sweet taste - even though it may not be the healthiest snack.
And researchers have now shed light on why it feels so good to eat. Scientists at the University of Leeds have broken down the physical process that takes place when a square of chocolate enters the mouth.
As it melts from a solid to a smooth emulsion, the fat within it helps to make the texture so irresistible, experts say. The academics hope that the examination of the eating process will help develop a healthier version of luxury chocolate that gives the same texture as the high fat product, the Mirror reports.
When chocolate hits the tongue, it melts to release a fatty film that coats the mouth, giving off its well loved smooth texture.
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