Archives for October 29, 2009

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Inulin may offer low-sugar, tasty milk chocolate

By Stephen Daniells

Combining inulin with the bulking agent polydextrose may reduce the sugar and fat content of milk chocolate, without affecting consumer acceptance, suggests a new study.

Government should urgently raise sugar quotas: Report

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Food and agricultural consultancy Promar has added its voice to those calling on government to raise sugar import quotas, saying that uncertain supplies lock in high costs for manufacturers and consumers.