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The Art of Tasting Chocolate **** & **** The emotional and physical effect of chocolate ** (Someone eating chocolate)  I. The Art of Tasting Chocolate  A. Procedure steps 1) Room temperature chocolate a. Room temperature chocolate is the best, because the chocolate releases its flavors and aromas. Cold chocolate does not release its flavors and aromas as quickly
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 2) Eat chocolate when you are relaxed a. The only way to fully enjoy chocolate is when you are relaxed 1. The reasoning behind this is because when you relax you are only focused on chocolate. When you are running around you are not focused on the flavor of chocolate.

 3) Have only chocolate flavor in your mouth a. Chocolate is at its best when you do not have anything interfering with it. 1. You can get remove other flavors that might be interfering by having a bit of a pickle.

 4) Chocolate's appearance a. You have to make sure chocolate bars have a good appearance. 1. If it is good chocolate it will have a glossy look. 2. If it is bad chocolate it will look hazy and this is called bloom.

 5) The snap of chocolate a. If you snap the chocolate bar in half you should hear a loud, crisp snap. 1. Good chocolate makes a loud, crisp snap. Chocolate tasters make a big deal about the noise of the snap. 2. Old chocolate does not have a high crisp snap.

 6) Rub the sides of the chocolate a. When you rub the sides, the odors come out and it will enhance the taste.  7) Warm up the chocolate with you fingers then smell it a. The warm up keeps the smell fresh. 1. The smell is very important to professional chocolate tasters. Some smells you might smell are fruity, spicy, burned bread, and nutty.   8) Texture in your mouth a. Good chocolate melts in your mouth. 1. It should taste velvety in your mouth. b. Bad chocolate should task greasy and waxy. c. The taste should linger in your mouth.

 9) Tips for eating chocolate a. Always eat from the lowest percent of cocoa to the highest. 1. It is better to eat the weakest to the strongest so you prepare yourself. b. Store milk chocolate in dry places and dark chocolate in cool places to prevent blooming. c. If you are having problems sleeping at night do not eat chocolate near bed time. d. Remember to balance your calories. 1. It is not good to have too much chocolate and not enough healthy calories. <span style="color: #fb415a; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">

<span style="color: #c700ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">II. The chemical emotions (The chemicals in chocolate) <span style="color: #ef95d6; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> 1. Theobromine a. A mild stimulant that can cause mood elevating effects. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 133.1%;"> 2. Ananadmine a. A molecule associated with a natural high similar to the effects of cannibals. <span style="color: #96affd; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> 3. Tryptophan a. A raw material that helps the brain relax because it helps make serotonin (which is a feeling of well being). <span style="color: #6400ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 133.1%;"> 4. Caffeine a. A known stimulation that acts on the nervous system <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;">. <span style="color: #ff00b2; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 133.1%;"> 5. Phenylethylamine <span style="color: #ff00b2; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;"> a. This substance helps promote feelings and excitement; this is known as the "love drug". <span style="color: #004080; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;"> 6. Drug in Marijuana a. A drug in chocolate that is also found in marijuana. It also helps you relax because it hits the cortex of your brain. <span style="color: #bb00ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> 7. Endorphins <span style="color: #9a00ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> a. The reason why people are so obsessed with chocolate is because the chemicals in chocolate trigger your endorphins to make you LOVE it. <span style="color: #00b1ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> 8. Flavonoids a. Flavonoids increase blood flow to your brain.