Low calorie chocolate solution

Derived exclusively from natural resources, cereals, Maltisorb maltitol is ideally suited to the formulation and production of pace-setting sugar-free and no-sugars-added foods, especially chewing gum, chocolate and bakery products.

01/07/05 In collaboration with Barentz’s Belgian representatives, Roquette recently hosted a special seminar on chocolates entitled “Belgian Chocolate, Belgian Pride” near Brussels at the end of May. Many local chocolate manufacturers attended.

Health is today’s key preoccupation and confectionery products like chocolate are obviously affected. During the seminar, Roquette clarified the current concerns, while reassuring attendees with some efficient proven solutions.

After an overview of the chocolate market, Roquette demonstrated that Maltisorb crystalline maltitol is taking a leading role in the development of healthier products.

At the end of the seminar, Jacques Lepoutre, a consultant, related the success story of the sugar-free & no-sugar-added range of chocolates launched in 2003 by “Jours Heureux”. Thanks to sugar-free versions of the “Mignonnette” chocolates, the company has increased Mignonnette turnover by 30%! The sugar substitute chosen to achieve this was Maltisorb maltitol.

Derived exclusively from natural resources, cereals, Maltisorb maltitol is ideally suited to the formulation and production of pace-setting sugar-free and no-sugars-added foods, especially chewing gum, chocolate and bakery products. Accoridng to Roquette key features are that it has the same sweetness and mouthfeel and the same bulk and technological properties as sugar. Malltitol is an easy sugar substitution on a weight-for-weight basis. maltitol is safe for teeth, low in calories, contributes to glycemic control and offers hunger-beating slow energy release.

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