Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry

Humans have been in love with chocolate for thousands of years. But not all chocolate is created equal, both in terms of health and taste. In this episode, chocolate expert Spencer Hyman and Professor Sarah Berry will take us on a trip into cacao. They’ll teach us what distinguishes good chocolate from bad chocolate and how we can beat our impulse to binge.

Spencer breaks down how to produce craft chocolate. In six steps he will show us how we get from bean to bar. Sarah shares research into the health benefits of chocolate with a focus on fibre, flavanols and theobromine. They will also look at the controversy around the association between chocolate and heart health.

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Timecodes:

00:00Can chocolate be healthy?

01:32Quickfire questions

03:37From cacao bean to chocolate bar

05:30What is cocoa butter?

08:03Healthy chemicals in chocolate

09:19Is chocolate healthier than other treats?

14:16Why chocolate melts in your mouth

16:20Chocolate and cholesterol

23:30Why savouring flavour improves health

23:25Can we trust the chocolate industry?

33:00Is mainstream chocolate healthy?

40:30The unhealthiest ingredient in chocolate

43:45Craft chocolate tasting session

44:45How to make your chocolate last longer

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Episode transcripts are available here.