The many products meet the needs of the growing number of diet consumers. Sales have increased from 42 million in 1978 to 144 million in 1998. Now cocoa powder and chocolate is advertised as a high quality polyphenol antioxidant, with the potential like fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and certain cancers. Miss Lowther predicts sales to sky rocket. Sugars in chocolate products have individual characteristics and functions.
Sweeteners differ according to their chemical structure.
Crystals are separated by size and standard granulated sugar used at the table is called fine, while the baking industry uses superfine or ultrafine sugar for chocolate candy. The new kid on the block provides a wide range of products. The only no calorie sweetener made from sugar. It is available in bulk for use in baking and cooking. Sucrolose, the sweetening ingredient in splenda is not a carbohydrate and has been shown, in clinical trials, to have no effect on blood glucose or insulin levels.