Scientists discover the formula to create the perfect chocolate

You have probably wondered more than once how to achieve a chocolate coating as perfect as those from the finest chocolatiers; the reality is that you are not the only one with that doubt. For years, great master chocolatiers have designed and applied different techniques in an effort to achieve a thin and uniform layer of chocolate. And, it seems, a group of scientists has finally found the answer. These chocolate truffles are everything you need to end your day in the best way. A team of engineers from the renowned MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the United States has conducted research to determine a formula that allows for smooth and uniformly thick coatings. With or without coating, this chocolate fondant is a flavor bomb! The engineers developed a technique that allows them to create thin coatings (a series of liquid polymers were used during the research). When pouring the plastic over spherical molds, they discovered that if certain variables are controlled, such as the viscosity of the liquid, the radius of the mold, and the solidification time, it is possible to modify and predict the thickness of the layer. The fluffier, the tastier? Enjoy this delight with dark chocolate. Evidently, the results of these studies have implications not only in the culinary sector but also in multiple aspects of everyday life. The great contribution of this research lies in the ability to predict the mechanical behavior of various materials (not just chocolate). According to Pedro Reis, a mechanical engineer who participated in the study, it is very likely that today’s master chocolatiers already have empirical techniques that they know will work. However, Reis added, the theory developed by this group of engineers offers a more quantitative understanding that allows predicting the reactions and behaviors of materials. Handle chocolate like an expert with these tips. The next time you prepare chocolate-covered popsicles, remember that, thanks to MIT, the coating of your desserts can be perfect. Would you like to test MIT's chocolate theory? Try these chocolate-covered candies and discover perfection!