Name: Cargill: Reducing sugar by cutting bitter tastes in cocoa
Uploaded: 2023-07-26T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 26 s
Description: Chocolate beverages can now contain less sugar while still maintaining the same perception of sweetness. Nick Gauger, technical services innovation consultant for cocoa and chocolate at Cargill, explains how Gerkens Sweety cocoa powders are processed to achieve a darker, richer color and taste with less bitter notes.

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Cargill: Reducing sugar by cutting bitter tastes in cocoa

26 Jul 2023 | Cargill

Chocolate beverages can now contain less sugar while still maintaining the same perception of sweetness. Nick Gauger, technical services innovation consultant for cocoa and chocolate at Cargill, explains how Gerkens Sweety cocoa powders are processed to achieve a darker, richer color and taste with less bitter notes.

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