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Unlocking flavor: Scientists crack the code to designer chocolate

Unlocking flavor: Scientists crack the code to designer chocolate

By Gill Hyslop

Scientists in Nottingham say they’ve found the ‘secret sauce’ behind fine chocolate. By isolating nine key microbes, they can now steer cocoa’s fermentation in the lab – a discovery that could ripple across confectionery, bakery, and snack aisles worldwide.