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Chocolate Unwrapped

Everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate will be revealed in special talk at INTECH Science Centre on 15 February.

For nearly 30 years Dr Stephen Beckett has worked for Rowntrees and Nestle in their research departments. For chocoholics this looks like the best job in the world.

The chocolate tastings will be supplied by the local award winning Arlesford Chocolate Company.

There is more to making chocolate than may be realised.
It is in fact remarkable that chocolate, as we know it, was ever developed, not only because of its unpromising origins as a fatty drink, but also because of its relatively complicated structure.

This talk looks at the history of chocolate and then reviews its method of manufacture. Here science plays an important role in that both the flow properties and the crystallisation. Both must be correct in order to obtain a product with the required weight-control, shape, texture and shelf-life.

The industry has also changed dramatically in recent years from a low through-put craft base, to a highly mechanised one. This has required a more in-depth scientific knowledge to be obtained of both processes and products..

Tickets for this talk on 15 February 12.30pm and 6.30pm, can be obtained from INTECH Science Centre on 01962 863791 at £5.50 adults; £4.50 seniors; £2.50 child.

INTECH is a visitor attraction which is designed for families to learn about science in a fun, educational and undercover setting.

INTECH is a hands-on interactive science centre near Winchester which has more than 100 exhibits for all ages to enjoy and learn from. For details log onto www.intech-uk.com
Contact: Andy Lane at INTECH on (01962) 891 915.