Dec 5, 2016

What if you could enjoy the sweet taste of your favorite KitKat or Aero bar without all the sugar? Nestlé has announced that they have discovered a way to reduce the sugar contents in their chocolate bars without affecting the taste.  

Scientists at Nestlé S.A. have found an entirely new method to structure sugar crystals, allowing the tongue to perceive the same amount of sweetness while using significantly less sugar.

“This truly ground-breaking research is inspired by nature and has the potential to reduce total sugar by up to 40% in our confectionery,” said Stefan Catsicas, Chief Technology Officer at Nestlé. “Our scientists have discovered a completely new way to use a traditional, natural ingredient.”

Patent pending, this scientific breakthrough could hit shelves as early as next year.

These findings align with the company’s commitment of reducing the amount of sugar in their product portfolio. Nestlé set a goal of reducing the sugar contents in their products by 10%. In 2015, the company reduced added sugar by 4.1% and expect an additional reduction of 3.6% by the end of 2016.