The present invention concerns an easily digestible low sugar chocolate product for consumers with sensitivity to dietary carbohydrates such as lactose or fructans. In particular, the present invention concerns a composition for manufacturing a sweet tasting chocolate product that comprises less than 5%, or less than 2%, or even less than 1% poorly absorbable in the human small intestine fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, or related alcohols, collectively known as FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides And Polyols), wherein the sweet taste is provided by a sweetener selected from a group consisting of mogroside enriched monk fruit extract, isomaltulose, sweet tasting protein, or any combination of the above.

The present invention concerns an easily digestible low sugar chocolate product for consumers with sensitivity to dietary carbohydrates such as lactose or fructans. In particular, the present invention concerns a composition for manufacturing a sweet tasting chocolate product that comprises less than 5%, or less than 2%, or even less than 1% poorly absorbable in the human small intestine fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, or related alcohols, collectively known as FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides And Polyols), wherein the sweet taste is provided by a sweetener selected from a group consisting of mogroside enriched monk fruit extract, isomaltulose, sweet tasting protein, or any combination of the above.

A method for enhancing the sweetness of sugar in chocolate that contains a prescribed amount of sugar, to thereby reduce the amount of sugar used. Upon thoroughly investigating a resolution to the abovementioned problem, the inventor discovered that incorporating a prescribed amount of phosphatidylcholine in chocolate that contains a prescribed amount of sugar makes it possible to enhance the sweetness of the sugar, resultantly making it possible to reduce the amount of sugar used.

A method for enhancing the sweetness of sugar in chocolate that contains a prescribed amount of sugar, to thereby reduce the amount of sugar used. Upon thoroughly investigating a resolution to the abovementioned problem, the inventor discovered that incorporating a prescribed amount of phosphatidylcholine in chocolate that contains a prescribed amount of sugar makes it possible to enhance the sweetness of the sugar, resultantly making it possible to reduce the amount of sugar used.

The invention relates to a reduced-sugar fat-based confectionery composition and to a process for the manufacture of said fat-based confectionery composition. The invention also relates to the use of sucrose having a small particle size distribution D90 and bulking agents for reducing the sugar and/or calories in fat-based confectionery compositions. It also covers the fat-based compositions obtained from the process and the use of said fat-based composition in food products.

The invention relates to a reduced-sugar fat-based confectionery composition and to a process for the manufacture of said fat-based confectionery composition. The invention also relates to the use of sucrose having a small particle size distribution D90 and bulking agents for reducing the sugar and/or calories in fat-based confectionery compositions. It also covers the fat-based compositions obtained from the process and the use of said fat-based composition in food products.

The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.

The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.

A confectionary kit that holds ingredients suitable for making s'mores is described. In some embodiments, the kit takes the form of a box that holds two marshmallows positioned side-by-side and a stack that contains four crackers or biscuits and one or more chocolate pieces. In other embodiments, additional marshmallows and stacks are provided.

A shelf-stable mousse comprising (i) an aerated fat-free composition of a protein whipping agent, water and a sugar syrup, which composition is in admixture with (ii) at least one of a fat-containing substance; wherein the mousse has a water activity of less than 0.75, a hardness of less than 0.8N (measured as the force required to insert a probe to a depth of 7 mm into the mousse), and a loss factor tan δ value of greater than 0.95.