date:Jul 21, 2012
that found that cocoa flavanols consumed over 12 weeks could increase endothelium-dependent vasodilation significantly, which could help to regulate blood flow.
Barry Callebaut, which has the right to the claim for five years, hopes the EFSA opnion will open up new market potential for chocolate products produced through its Acticoa process. The company claims the Acticoa process can preserve 80% of cocoa flavanols usually destroyed in the chocolate-making process.
If the Commission approves