Nestlé cuts sugar in chocolate by 40 %

Swiss Nestlé has created a new production process that allows a 40 % decrease in sugar for its chocolate products. Starting in 2018, the process will be used for all of its products.

Government pressure

Thanks to the new process, the sugar’s structure is altered, leading to a sweeter sugar in smaller quantities. As plenty of governments are implementing legislation to curb the use of sugar in food, to combat obesity and diabetes, this new process should help Nestlé adhere to those new rules while keeping the taste as close to its current level as possible.

The company will gradually lower the sugar level in its chocolate, to avoid the consumer noticing a sudden change. Nestlé will also patent its new process, so if the competition fails to lower their own chocolate’s sugar levels, they will need to call on Nestlé to meet possible new legislation.

Nestlé refused to provide any specific details regarding its new process, but says it has “found a way to resemble nature more closely” when it comes to sugar distribution in processed food.