INFORMATION
Author(s): OH
Print length: 192 pages
Dimensions: 11.81 x 14 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 299.000 VND
Weight: 232 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2022
INTRODUCTION
"The Little Book of Chocolate" by Oh is a fun, compact deep-dive into the rich, fascinating world of chocolate. The book explores chocolate’s journey from ancient origins to modern indulgence. It covers how chocolate is made—from cacao cultivation through processing—and the variety of chocolate types (dark, milk, white, single origin, etc.), illuminating what gives each its distinct flavour, texture, and profile.
The book is structured into engaging chapters filled with facts, statistics, amusing quotes, trivia, proverbs, and cultural insights about chocolate consumption, its role in food culture, and its global presence. Readers learn about chocolatiers, the science behind chocolate taste, what makes certain bars special, and even fun oddities such as bizarre or unexpected chocolate flavours around the world.
This title holds value for chocolate lovers, food culture enthusiasts, gift-book seekers, and anyone who wants to enjoy both the sensory pleasure and background stories of chocolate. With its light-hearted tone and visual appeal, it makes a lovely coffee-table book or personal treat.