Stevia based chocolate

9th June 2011 – To help food manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for healthier, all natural products that offer great taste with fewer calories, Barry Callebaut is rolling out its innovative dark chocolate made with Stevia extract in the North, Central and South American markets.

The company is the first manufacturer to offer a Stevia based chocolate for all food manufacturers in the Americas region. In developing the new chocolate, Barry Callebaut replaced sugar with an all natural sweetener solution comprised of dietary fibres; the natural sugar alcohol erythritol; and Stevia extract, which alone offers zero calories per serving. The new product offers the same great taste, texture and aroma as fine, traditional chocolate.

“With obesity and obesity related illnesses on the rise in the Americas, food manufacturers are continually evaluating the sugar and sweetener levels in their finished products in order to meet consumer demand for healthier options,” says Laura Bergan, marketing manager for Barry Callebaut North America’s food manufacturing division. “Barry Callebaut’s unique sweetening solution is based on a blend of ingredients from a natural source, offering the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition.”

The no sugar added chocolate contains no artificial sweeteners and does not produce a laxative effect when consumed, making it safe for all to enjoy.

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One response to “Stevia based chocolate”

  1. Sharon Brown says:

    Hi, how do I get the Steiva chocolate in the UK?
    I manufacturer low sugar cookies and want to use it.
    Thanks
    Sharon

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