Nestl é says it has harnessed science to reduce the sugar in chocolate

Company claims that Milkybar Wowsomes contain 30% less sugar than regular MilkybarsNestl é is claiming a world first by “restructuring” the sugar it uses in its confectionery to produce a white chocolate bar with 30% less sugar than its usual Milkybar brand.Nestl é is the world’s leading producer of packaged foods, but the new “structured sugar” is being produced in its factory in Dalston in Cumbria, a result of UK government pressure on food companies to cut the sugar to help curb childhood obesity. Chocolate and confectionery companies are thought t o have an uphill task, because sugar is intrinsic to their products.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Food science Sugar & drink Health Nestl é drink industry Source Type: news