date:Sep 05, 2013
The E.U. Commission has approved Barry Callebauts health claim submission on cocoa flavanols, the Zurich-based maker of cocoa and chocolate products said Sept. 4. The claim states, Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow.
Barry Callebaut has the proprietary right to use the claim within European Union countries. The claim may be used for cocoa beverages (with cocoa powder) or for dark chocolate providing at least a daily intake of 20