Chocolate and cocoa products are a pleasure to eat and are well accepted as food in many cultures around the world. The nutritional value of foods is related to its composition including its content of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Despite a necessity to choose and consume healthy foods to provide a balanced diet, the human desire toward tasty foods is overwhelming. The challenge to provide healthy yet tasty foods is utmost on the minds of many food manufacturers. It is no secret that chocolates are greatly craved by almost everybody. This craving is further assisted by current trends showing that chocolate consumption on a regular basis is also healthy. Several formulated chocolate products are currently available in health stores, catering for special requirements for health conscious individuals. One such product is termed high fibre chocolate.

Main Researcher: Dr Mohd Suria Affandi Yusof