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Choc-blood pressure meta-analysis sees need for dietary habit studies

29-Jun-2010

By Jess Halliday

A new meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of dark chocolate and flavanols on hypertension has drawn mixed conclusion and suggest more studies be done on dietary habits and genetic factors.

Stevia-added chocolate needs high DP inulin for sensory appeal, study

29-Jun-2010

By Jane Byrne

Blends of stevia rebaudiana extract with inulin and polydextrose as bulking agents can produce sucrose free chocolate with little differential noted between it and sucrose sweetened milk chocolate in terms of sensory attributes, finds an Australian study.