Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery - December 2008 - (Page 30) Ingredient Technology Branching Out Chocolate producers are planting new ideas to help bakers and snack producers grow sales with new products that allow consumers to indulge in a way that doesn’t uproot their diets. By Marina Mayer W hen it comes to nutrition, “you are what you eat.” That works most of the time until consumers swallow a wad of chewing gum and feel like they’re growing a gum tree in their bellies, right? However, there’s no doubt that chocolate lovers are what they eat, but they don’t want the guilt, which is why manufacturers are striving to meet the demand for more nutritious yet mouth-watering treats. For some time, doctors and dieticians have described dark chocolate as the “healthy chocolate” because it contains a number of antioxidants that aid in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, minimize caloric intake and preserve a vigorous cardiovascular system. In fact, some chocolate producers are migrating toward organic and natural processes while eliminating unhealthy components to make chocolate a better-for-you option. For instance, Barry Callebaut North America in Chicago entered the trend-setting arena with the launch of ACTICOA chocolate, an ingredient that retains high levels of active cocoa antioxidants that purportedly strengthen and protect the human body and mind. The premium cocoa and chocolate manufacturer also introduced probiotic chocolates containing a blend of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium to help consumers maintain a healthy digestive system. Such value-added ingredients offer the same unique taste, texture and mouth feel as conventional chocolate, can be integrated into a variety of applications and offer a shelf life of up to a year, says Beau Netzer, vice president of gourmet sales for Barry Callebaut. “Chocolate, because of its unique capabilContinued on page 32 Photo courtesy of Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate 30 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery - DECEMBER 2008 www.snackandbakery.com http://www.snackandbakery.com
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