Nutritional Candy Ingredients - Articles - Page 5

Study: Peanut skin extract could boost milk chocolate’s health profile

Phenolic compounds in peanut skins have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

November 2, 2016

New research, published last month in the Journal of Food Science, has revealed a method that could improve the health profile of milk chocolate without affecting its taste.

Rising cocoa demand prompts turn to cocoa butter alternatives

Compounds made with replacements for cocoa butter, uses not dictated by Chocolate Standard of Identity.

Abigail Watt

October 19, 2016

When it comes to candy, versatility is a big bonus. That's one of the reasons compound coatings can be popular -- they can be used in a variety of application forms.

K'ul Chocolate founder Peter Kelsey keeps his cool

Farm-to-bar chocolatier uses dark chocolate, energy-supplying ingredients to encourage view that chocolate is food.

Alyse Thompson

October 19, 2016

After two years of education and experimentation, Kelsey launched K'ul Chocolate in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood.

Zollipops founder Alina Morse to be featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not

ZolliPops to be featured in a special edition to be distributed in North America, Australia and Europe.

Olivia Zyszczynski

September 29, 2016

Morse, a Michigan native, will be featured in the 2017 Wild & Wacky Edition of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, which is designed for children ages 8 to 12. The special edition will be distributed to more than one million schools, libraries and families in North America, Australia and parts of Europe.

Theo flavanol-rich Chocolate Clusters

Theo Chocolate, Seattle.

Alyse Thompson

September 28, 2016

Snackers can now enjoy a heart-healthy option, thanks to Theo Chocolate’s new Chocolate Clusters.

Healthy Inclusions

Healthy snacks spurs growth of healthy inclusions

As demand for healthy snacking grows, so does desire to create sweets with healthier nutrition profiles.

Abigail Watt

July 25, 2016

The comforting sweetness of confectionery and the benefits of healthy ingredients aren't mutually exclusive.

Mordor Report: Food additives market works to address changing consumers demands

Overall food additives segment expected to cross $64.2 billion by 2020.

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2015

As consumers look for different things from their food, the food additives market needs to respond, says a new Mordor Intelligence report on Global Food Additives Market.

Healthy Additives Trends: Candy makers continue to make sweet improvements

New ingredients provide more ways to boost the healthy elements of candy and sweet treats.

Abigail Watt

April 17, 2015

In today's evolving industry, there are many ways to give sweet treats a healthy spin.

Healthy Additives Trends: Guilt-free, from beginning to end

Tooth healthy, high protein reign as top-trending healthy additives.

Valerie King

April 16, 2014

It’s not so much about throwing taste out the door as it is offering a delightful indulgence that simultaneously has a positive impact on consumer health.