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CEM 110 - Chemistry Of Chocolate (3 credit hours)


Offered in Summer Term (3-0-0)
An examination of the principles of cacao bean harvesting and chocolate processing. It will then look at the chemistry and health issues of cocoa butter and the constituent fatty acids. The presence of antioxidants in chocolate will then be discussed. The next topic will be the chemistry and physiological effect of caffeine and related compounds in chocolate. Finally the class will examine the relationships, if any, between chocolate and obesity, dental health, headaches, exercise performance and acne. There is no chemistry prerequisite. The underlying chemistry will be taught as it is needed. This course does not satisfy General Education requirements.
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