Researchers delved into the physics of conching, the stirring process that transforms ground cacao into a meltingly smooth treat. By Veronique Greenwood What do chocolate and concrete have in common?

Smooth mixture: physicists have discovered the secret of a 140-year-old process for making chocolate. (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Kati Finell) New insights into the physics of chocolate production have ...

The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique. Scientists have uncovered the physics behind the process - known as conching - which ...

Conching is the most important step in making Dùne Chocolate. A classic conche (the machine in which conching is done) is double jacketed to regulate the temperature and has agitators to continuously ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Making chocolate may look simple. After all, you only need a few ingredients: cacao beans, sugar, and milk. Yet mixing them correctly to achieve a smooth, velvety ...