Sugar: does it have to be the bad guy?

摘要

With ProSweets Cologne 2016 on the horizon, it is natural for our thoughts to turn towards confectionery. Chocolate, gummy sweets, boiled sweets - the possibilities are endless; confectionery is a huge industry, with one thing in common - sugar. However, in today's modern world it is becoming increasingly important to consumers that the food they eat is healthy; and we are a lot more aware about what is 'good', and what is 'bad' for us. Sugar is of course one of the key things we are told to reduce in our diet, but it is also the fundamental component of confectionery. So, what is the confectionery industry to do? With pressure from consumers and government, is there a possibility of 'healthy' confectionery in the future, and what options are looking promising?