The science behind why we love chocolate so much - and how it could be made healthier

Scientists find the chocolaty secret to chocolate's sweetness

Science has an answer why chocolate feels so good to eat, with a near universal acceptance. A team of researchers in England analysed the physical process that takes place when chocolate breaks down in the mouth. So why chocolate tastes delicious? It was found that the breakdown of fat constituents in chocolate when it is put inside the mouth is the reason why it feels so good to eat. The researchers at University of Leeds said that their findi

Chocolate's mouth-watering appeal comes from how it lubricates the tongue

(STUDY FINDS) – The mouthwatering attraction of chocolate comes down to how it lubricates our tongues, a delicious new study reveals. Scientists from the University of Leeds have decoded exactly what takes place when someone eats the sweet treat, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion. Many people find the physical process…

What makes chocolate so good? The secret lies in the way it lubricates our tongues, scientists say

By analyzing each of the steps, the study opens the door to developing luxury chocolates with superior mouthfeel and texture.

Chocolate coats tongue to give melt-in-mouth sensation, study finds

Scientists say sensual discovery could be used to design low-fat product that mimics feel of high fat

Lubrication is what makes chocolate feel so good, experts find

Understanding what gives luxury chocolate its gorgeous mouthfeel and texture could enable the development of lower fat, healthier versions that are just as pleasurable to eat.

They discover why chocolate is irresistible (and it's not just because of the flavor)

The result of the research may help the production of a new generation of healthier chocolates.