Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

Chocolate and its Chemistry: why we fall in love with it
Professor Paul Walton, Department of Chemistry at University of York’s

What would we find out about chocolate if we could see its molecules? Does a molecular view allow us to understand the reason why it tastes so good?  Can we say whether it acts as an aphrodisiac?  Is it good for your health?  Can it be improved?  All of these questions and more will be discussed at this Cafe Scientifique.

Professor Walton heads a research lab which focuses, amongst other things, on cellulose degradation for biofuels and anti-cancer agents. He is a recipient of the Royal Society’s Higher Education Teaching Award and has chaired the editorial board of the Dalton Transactions Journal.

Cafe Scientifique
Doors open at 7pm while the presentation will start at 7:30pm to give you time to get a drink from the bar and settle into your seat. You may even wish to treat yourself to a bar of chocolate for this event!
Places are limited so it is highly recommended that you book your free ticket in advance by telephoning City Screen Picturehouse Box Office on 0871 902 5726 (10 pence per minute from a landline) or visiting City Screen in person.