Articles Tagged with ''chocolate''

Chocolate and Almonds

The Shape of Chocolate

Does shape effect the taste of chocolate?
September 30, 2013

For anyone wondering if chocolate's perceived taste can be effected by shape, the answer -- according to scientists, chocolatiers and chefs -- is a unanimous yes.


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Showcasing: Bakery Foods

Frozen Cupcakes

City Bakery added cupcakes to its premium thaw-and-serve bakery line.
September 19, 2013
Prairie City Bakery, Vernon Hills, Ill., added cupcakes to its premium thaw-and-serve bakery line.
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Chocolate and Almonds

EU Okays Cocoa Flavanol Health Claim

Barry Callebaut announced that the EU Commission approved its health claim submission on cocoa flavanols.
September 11, 2013
The company received the right to use the health claim that "cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow."
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Mars N.A. Names Sales VP

Mars Chocolate North America announced that Rick LaBerge has joined the company as vice president of sales.
August 9, 2013
LaBerge oversees the strategy and execution of its retail management, customer account teams, field sales and customer development.
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Silk TCBY Yogurt feat

A Non-dairy Frozen Yogurt

TCBY and Silk are melting the lactose-free barriers in the froyo industry with the nation’s first non-dairy frozen yogurt.
August 8, 2013
TCBY and Silk have launched the first national dairy-free, almond milk-based frozen yogurt, called Silk Chocolate Almond.
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Cocoa on the Brain

Medical researchers have learned that hot chocolate could play a role in preventing memory decline.
August 8, 2013
Two cups of the comforting beverage could promote blood flow to important areas of the brain in seniors, while also fostering overall brain health in drinkers of all ages.
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Obesity

Healthy Foods and Overall Consumption

Greater exposure to healthy foods help dieters reduce their food intake.
July 31, 2013
The findings revealed that women who were dieting to lose weight ate 60% less of the chocolate after smelling fresh oranges compared to smelling chocolate.
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Market Watch – July 2013: Candy

Well and Good

A host of new snack introductions could be found at the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
July 29, 2013
Inspired by founder Milton Hershey’s belief that the company should “do well by doing good in society,” The Hershey Co. has reported “substantial progress” on a range of sustainability programs and new initiatives.
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Market Watch – July 2013: Candy

Crunch Time

A host of new snack introductions could be found at the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
July 29, 2013
Nestlé USA has announced it will source 100%-certified, Nestlé Cocoa Plan cocoa beans for its entire line of Nestlé Crunch bars.
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Chocolate and Almonds

Chocolate Craving

Many people would claim to crave chocolate and enjoy the feeling that eating it induces.
July 29, 2013
The key to this may be a chemical called anandamide, which is similar to the compounds released when cannabis is taken.
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