What do ancient civilizations, antioxidants, and my dad’s kitchen have in common? CHOCOLATE.In this rich and delicious episode of Trivia Tangents, I quiz my dad, Michael, a world-traveling, bean-roasting, blender-wielding chocolate nerd, on everything from cacao’s mysterious origins to the science behind why dark chocolate is actually good for you.We dive into bitter compounds like theobromine, geek out over flavor profiles, and get deep into the chocolate-making process (spoiler: conching is not a beach activity). Plus, you’ll learn why cacao is technically a fruit, how to temper chocolate at home without losing your temper, and what to look for when shopping for your next chocolate bar.Whether you're a trivia junkie, a chocolate lover, or just here for the dad jokes, this episode is a sweet one.LinksMichael’s Chocolate Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dxolnAiYUUChocolate Processing WorkflowHarvard article: Ancient chocolateThe Chocolate Professor: Flavanol Chocolate Bars Ethically sourced beans: https://www.uncommoncacao.com, https://chocolatealchemy.com***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating, share it with a friend, and follow to get notified when new episodes drop every Thursday! Have a topic you’d love us to cover or want to be a guest? Fill out the form here: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/contactLet’s connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triviatangents/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@triviatangentspodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinaOsofsky/shortsWebsite: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/Chapters:02:51 Ancient Chocolate Origins06:07 Chocolates in different cultures08:42 Flavor Profiles in Chocolate11:49 Health Benefits of Chocolate15:13 How Antioxidants Work18:23 Chocolate Making Process and Preferences19:05 Cacao Solids vs Cacao Butter23:49 Stuff to look out for when buying chocolate!24:53 Exploring Chocolate Varieties and Brands27:31 Exploring the Intricacies of Cacao27:47 Chocolate Is a Fruit!28:50 Claude Monet Philosophical Tangent35:01 From Bean to Bar: The Chocolate Making Process50:02 Reflections and Future Endeavors

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