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Article: Just say no: the quality and taste of sweeteners are continually improving, and sugar-free chocolates are riding that curve. As a result, these new and improved products aren't just for diabetics anymore.(Confectionery Trends)
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- Confection & Snack Retailing
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- May 1, 2009
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No sugar? No problem. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 7.8% of the U.S. population has diabetes, and that number is growing. While diabetics search for ways to satisfy sweet teeth while staying within dietary guidelines, other Americans simply want to control their waistlines. It's lucky for both that the confectionery industry is there to help.
One of the first companies to make these goals possible was Asher's Chocolates, whose sugar-free chocolates were diabetic friendly as early as the 1960s, if not as tasty as they are today.
"The advance of maltitol and some other things have really made the ...