Sugar-reduced-chocolates UK Sugar Guidelines

The war on sugar

Sugar-reduced-chocolates UK Sugar Guidelines

With UK regulations cracking down on high sugar content in food and drinks, Barry Callebaut has developed sugar-reduced chocolate solutions for the food industry. Get to know more about the 20% reduction set by Public Health England (PHE) for 2020 and how Barry Callebaut can support you.

The war on sugar - Public Health England tackle childhood obesity

The Public Health England (PHE) governing body has set high demands in the UK, cutting sugar from the diet of the population to tackle high rates of diabetes and obesity. With growing concerns of children consuming and exceeding their recommended daily intake of sugar, deadlines have been set by the government. 

With the initial target of 5% sugar reduction for 2018, which was achieved through the food industry by portion control, PHE has now set a more ambitious target of 20% sugar reduction by 2020
 
This has now set a challenge for the food industry to achieve.

Chocolate confectionery and bakery are the next target

PHE initially started tackling the soft drinks market, especially carbonated drinks high in sugar. This was a quick fix to replace the sugar with alternative sweeteners, reducing the sugar content and the majority of calories. 

Now the focus has moved towards food, mainly confectionery and baked goods. With sugar being a key ingredient in these markets, it’s been challenging to solve this issue without compromising on taste and texture. Many companies are capitalizing on the growth of snacking trends, enabling to offer portion control in their

Cadbury Dairy Milk 30 percent less sugar
Cadbury Dairy Milk with 30% Less Sugar

Maryland Sugar Free Cookies

product portfolio. Thus keeping the same product a customer consumes, but with less total sugar.

Others have reformulated their recipes to meet the demands of PHE and health-conscious consumers looking for better options in their life. We’ve seen iconic brands go above and beyond the requirements of PHE, Mondelez launching a 30% sugar reduced version of their Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar and Burtons launching a Sugar-Free Maryland Cookie range. 

Maryland Sugar Free Cookies
Maryland Cookies - Sugar-Free

Sugar reduced innovations for chocolate confectionery

Barry Callebaut have launched a range of ‘Sweet Solution’ Chocolates to meet the growing demand from healthier consumers. Ensuring that we work within the boundaries of chocolate, there has been a range of four different polyol-free recipes. A milk & dark with stevia, and a milk & dark with 1% sugar to meet the EU regulations of chocolate.

The benefits of this chocolate range go further than just sugar reduction. Using the exclusive chicory root fibres provided by Barry Callebaut, brings a high fibre claim to the mix, as well as opportunities to touch on the natural prebiotics found within these fibres.

The new 1% added sugar chocolate from Barry Callebaut

Discover our sugar reduced product range

Australian 54% No Added Dairy Dark Chocolate

54% No Added Dairy Dark Chocolate made in Australia. Rich and intense 54% No Added Dairy dark chocolate with a discerning roasted cocoa taste for an indulgent experience.

Australian No Added Dairy Mylk Chocolate

No Added Dairy mylk chocolate made in Australia. It has tropical coconut flavor with a harmonious blend of cocoa intensity, sweetness, and buttery flavours for a smooth and delightful experience.

Australian 70% No Added Dairy Dark Chocolate

70% No Added Dairy Dark Chocolate made in Australia. Rich and intense 70% No Added Dairy dark chocolate with a discerning roasted cocoa taste for an indulgent experience.

Milk chocolate Without added sugar (chicory root fiber)

Delicious milk chocolate in which sugar has been replaced by chicory root fiber (oligofructose) and sweetened with a touch of steviol glycosides, better known as stevia. No laxative warning, rich in fibre. Recipe unique to Barry Callebaut!

  • range
  • Fluidity
    3
  • Cocoa intensity
    1
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    37%
Dark Chocolate 1% Added Sugar only

Delicious dark chocolate rich in fibre and made with only 1% added sugar. The rest of sugar has been replaced by chicory root fibre (oligofructose). This recipe is unique to Barry Callebaut!

  • range
  • Fluidity
    3
  • Cocoa intensity
    3
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    71%
Milk chocolate 1% added sugar only

Delicious milk chocolate rich in fibre and made with only 1% added sugar. The rest of sugar has been replaced by chicory root fibre (oligofructose). This recipe is unique to Barry Callebaut!

  • range
  • Fluidity
    3
  • Cocoa intensity
    1
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    48.7%
Without added sugar stevia dark chocolate - chicory root fiber

Delicious dark chocolate in which sugar has been replaced by chicory root fibre (oligofructose) and sweetened with a touch of steviol glycosides, better known as stevia. No laxative warning, rich in fibre. Recipe unique to Barry Callebaut!

  • range
  • Fluidity
    3
  • Cocoa intensity
    3
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    72%
Classic White Chocolate

One of our most versatile and oldest recipes, this delicate creamy white chocolate offers a tantalizing sweet and milky taste for a luxurious eating experience.

  • range
  • Fluidity
    3
  • Min. % Dry cocoa solids
    29.3%
  • Min. % Dry milk solids
    22.9%

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