In this episode of Science in the Sauce Chloe and Bella discuss chocolate:its origins, how its made, the importance of fair trade, and the different types. Grab some chocolate, press play and relax!

Be sure to check out Chloe's Youtube video about Baking Soda vs Baking Powder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h88d1yMOs8M

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--Coe, Sophie D, and Michael D Coe. The True History Of Chocolate. New York: Thames and Hudson, 1996. Print.

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