Sugar and Spice and Everything Science - the Science of Chocolate

Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and maths education in the Midlands of Ireland through a variety of outreach projects, public events and a regional science festival. Events and activities for all ages and interests. We believe in the power of public engagement with science to create a more informed society for everyone. Funded by Science Foundation Ireland, The Ireland Funds, The Charles Edison Fund, The Community Foundation of Ireland and a range of corporate and philanthropic partners.

Midlands Science

<p>Join Christine Campbell of Anyone4Science and Dr Craig Slattery of UCD to explore the chemistry of chocolate.  There’s a lot of great science and chemistry in chocolate. How do we taste things and why do we like sweetness ? We like creamier chocolate because it tastes and feels different to us and that difference is all down to particle size. Dark chocolate and cacao contain an amino acid called tryptophan that your brain uses to produce the neurotransmitter Serotonin, which can increase feelings of overall happiness. Serotonin is the feel-good chemical and influences your mood.  This event will also explore the processing of chocolate from bean to bar and we’d also explore how to make amazing chocolate sauce using water, even though chocolate is hydrophobic. This project is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. </p><p></p>

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