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Nichole Irving Ms.McGann Science 6-2 April 14 2010 __The chemical reaction between chocolate and the brain and the art of tasting chocolate__

When you take the first bite out of that luscious chocolate hesheys bar its pure chocolaty goodness right? Have you ever wondered what makes us so hooked on chocolate? Is it the sweetness? The texture? The way it melts in your mouth? What sends us back craving the popular candy? There is some scientific evidence on what really makes us chocoholics. Which answers all our questions of why we can never seem to get enough chocolate. The main chemicals found in chocolate and how the brain reacts to them A. serotonin, serotonin is a chemical that gives us a giddy happy feeling. it helps the regulation of mood,appetite and muscle contraction. it keeps digestion regular and has some addicting properties. B. therobromine, therobromie is a milder version of caffeine which gives us a chocolate happy high also known as a sugar buzz. it reduces coughing and has some affect on our mood. its highly poisonous to dogs. C. pheny ethylamine, pheny ethylamine has endorphins which make our mood higher. it also is related to the sugar buzz feeling in chocolate becuase it gives us a little kick of energy. D. caffeine, there is a small amount of caffeine in chocolate. caffeine awakens your nervous system giving you more energy just like coffee. caffeine is addictive II. we eat chocolate when were sad, depressed even stressed. we eat chocolate at celebrations such as weddings, birthdays and other holidays. we find every exuse we can to indulge in the rich favored dessert. but is there another reason we crave that chocolaty goodness? yes in fact there are certain chemicals that truly make us chocoholics. some chemicals effect our mood such as serotonin and pheny ethylamine which gives us a happy almost giddy feeling that is some times mistaken for love. that is how we stated the tradition of giving loved one chocolate on valentines day and other romantic holidays. some chemicals in chocolate give us a happy high or a sugar high with quick busts of energy which are caffeine and therobromine. II. __The art of tasting chocolate__ A. the preparation to taste chocolate 1 the best kind of chocolate is room temperature. 2 you must be still and focused on the chocolate. 3 you must have no distractions you must have no other tastes in your mouth because that would ruin the perfection of the flavor. 1. Wash your hands eliminate any odors or contaminants' 2. Allow the chocolate to reach room temperature 3. Remain still and focused on the chocolate 4. Eliminate all distractions 5. Cleanse your pallet: eliminate all other tastes in your mouth which may ruin there true perfection of the flavor. B. Familiarize yourself with the chocolate. use all of your senses make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy, not white or stale. 2. Warm it up in your hands so all the flavor oozes out 3. Smell the chocolate- let the aroma go through your nostrils to the point where you can almost taste it. Try to indulge in the scent and pick up ingredients of a fine piece of chocolate. 4. Taste the chocolate; indulge in its many flavors. Allow the chocolate to feel smooth and silky in your mouth. Let it slowly melt in your mouth until you can no longer taste the rich, creamy flavors.



Nichole Irving’s chocolate tasting experience 1 white chocolate Smells like cocoa it’s creamy and frothy Feels soft, smooth, glossy Tastes: buttery, creamy, smooth, sweet 2 dark chocolate Smells bitter pungent earthy Feels smooth, glossy, rectangular Tastes sharp, strong, refreshing, stimulating 3 milk chocoate Smells mild almost odorless with a sweet sense Touch melty, smooth, soft Tastes comforting, familiar, superficial, mellow bibliography

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