Processing & Packaging

New confectioner targets expats

New confectioner targets expats

By Peter Stiff

Ma Cameron's, a new confectioner of traditional Scottish sweets, is
not only looking forward to its first Christmas but also hoping to
rebuild the native confectionery industry through taping into a
unique market - expatriates.

Inulin lowers GI of chocolate

Inulin lowers GI of chocolate

By Dominique Patton

The soluble fibre inulin, best known for its beneficial effects on
the gut, also lowers the glycaemic index of dark chocolate,
according to a new study, suggesting the ingredient could be used
in products targeted at blood sugar control.