News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Online games promoting food items prompt children to consume more energy-dense foods – regardless of the kind of food the games promote, suggests new research from the Netherlands.
The potential heart health benefits of dark chocolate may be only partly linked to the flavanol content, with white chocolate - devoid of such compounds - also offering potential cardiovascular benefits, says a new study.
Researchers are urging candy makers to remove two blue food colors from hard candies and lollipops because they may pose a health risk to children.