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Caned by candySweeteners are used in sugar-free candies across Europe, but Brits are not so keen. Sarah Britton finds out how firms are persuading us otherwise- Published: 29 October, 2007While the UK has the largest sales volume in Europe for low calorie carbonates - over a third of UK carbonates are low calorie, and over 60% of all UK soft drinks are either low calorie or no added sugar - our acceptance of sweeteners does not extend to the candy market.
- Chocolate gives consumers something to smile about- Published: 29 October, 2007
Chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer Barry Callebaut has received the 'Happy Tooth' endorsement from dental experts at he Toothfriendly International organisation for its new non-laxative chocolate.
- Zero calories, full flavour- Published: 29 October, 2007
Trials, conducted for Nutrinova by Lintech RSSL, show that sweetener blends can be used to totally or partially replace sugar and therefore reduce calorie levels while maintaining flavour.
- Fruit extract clears things up- Published: 29 October, 2007
Ingredients firm Wild has launched a clear fruit juice concept called Refresher using Fruit Up, a natural fruit sweetener with a low glycaemic index.
- Natural ingredient appeals to the UK- Published: 29 October, 2007
Distributor Kaylu is making natural organic sweetener Agave Nectar available in the UK in bulk sizes.
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