Chocolate & Confectionery

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Chocolate & Confectionery Jul 07,2010

Mars, Inc Finds Cocoa Flavanols Could Be an Important Part of a Healthy Diet for People with Cardiovascular Disease

The research on cocoa and cocoa flavanols is substantial, and Mars, Incorporated has led in this effort, holding more than 80 patents and publishing or supporting more than 100 scientific publications resulting from work with institutions around the world.

Chocolate & Confectionery Jun 29,2010

Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure

Flavanols have been shown to increase the formation of endothelial nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation and consequently may lower blood pressure.

Chocolate & Confectionery May 06,2010

How Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Brain Injury from Stroke

Sylvain Doré, Ph.D., associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, says his study suggests that epicatechin stimulates two previously well-established pathways known to shield nerve cells in the brain from damage.

Chocolate & Confectionery Feb 15,2010

Preliminary Data Show Possible Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

"Though more research is needed to determine whether chocolate is the contributing factor to lowering stroke risk, it is rich in anti-oxidants and that may have a protective effect against stroke," explains Dr. Gustavo Saposnik, a neurologist at St. Michael's Hospital.

Chocolate & Confectionery Nov 18,2009

ACTICOA Chocolate Significantly Improves Skin Elasticity

Recent study provides evidence of the ACTICOA chocolate’s anti-aging properties. Just two 10g serves of ACTICOA dark chocolate per day is enough to achieve positive improvements in skin elasticity.

Chocolate & Confectionery Oct 28,2009

Wrigley Study Finds Chewing Gum Can Help Lower Calorie Intake and Increase Energy Expenditure

Overall, this study demonstrates the effects of chewing sugar-free gum on meal intake and energy expenditure, such that over a half-day about 62 kilocalories could be 'saved' by a total of one hour of relaxed gum chewing compared to not chewing gum.

Chocolate & Confectionery Oct 07,2009

Eating Liquorice in Pregnancy May Affect a Child's IQ and Behavior

Expectant mothers who eat excessive quantities of liquorice during pregnancy could adversely affect their child's intelligence and behavior, a study has shown.

Chocolate & Confectionery Sep 24,2009

Barry Callebaut to Showcase "All the Goodness from the Cocoa Bean"

Developing healthy chocolate means going back to the beginning of the process: the cocoa bean itself. The main goal is to preserve what is naturally present in the cocoa bean.

Chocolate & Confectionery Feb 20,2009

Barry Callebaut Reveals New Study on Mood Lifting Effects of Cocoa

According to the study, this antidepressant-like effect can most likely be attributed to the antioxidant potential of cocoa polyphenols. Further studies are required to identify the active components of the cocoa polyphenol extract which demonstrate this antidepressant-like activity.

Chocolate & Confectionery Jan 30,2009

Functional Chocolate to Drive Market Growth in 2009 and Beyond: Barry Callebaut

ACTICOA a driver for growth, market growth expected at least to double. Already over 30 consumer products containing ACTICOA in more than 10 countries. Barry Callebaut present at ISM – Koelnmesse, Cologne (Hall 10.2 – aisle C010/D019) from Sunday 1 to Wednesday 4February.

Chocolate & Confectionery Dec 03,2008

First Products with Toothfriendly Chocolate

All products bearing the Happy Tooth logo, including the chocolate products by Chocolaterie Smet and Daskalidès, are guaranteed to be friendly to teeth and are recognized by the Toothfriendly International organization.

Chocolate & Confectionery Nov 24,2008

EFSA approves new caries reduction claim for xylitol chewing gum

With many health claims already being rejected by EFSA, such a strong claim for xylitol chewing gum underlines the strength of dental research which has been undertaken.

Chocolate & Confectionery Nov 24,2008

EFSA approves new caries reduction claim for xylitol chewing gum

With many health claims already being rejected by EFSA, such a strong claim for xylitol chewing gum underlines the strength of dental research which has been undertaken.

Chocolate & Confectionery Nov 19,2008

Mars Snackfood Announces GDA Labeling Initiative in US

GDA information is based on an average 2,000 calorie diet. Your individual nutritional needs can vary depending on your age, weight and level of activity.

Chocolate & Confectionery Nov 05,2008

Barry Callebaut’s ACTICOA Chocolate Helps to Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure

Daily consumption of 17g ACTICOA dark chocolate (which contains 500mg of cocoa flavanols) for 2 weeks helps maintain healthy blood pressure.