Barry Callebaut received a health claim that ‘cocoa flavanols help maintain endothelium-dependent vasodilation which contributes to normal blood flow.’
The company was able to provide evidence that the intake of 200 mg of cocoa flavanols (provided by 2.5g of high-flavanol cocoa powder or 10g of high-flavanol dark chocolate) positively influence blood circulation in the human body.
Barry Callebaut is the first company in the EU to obtain a positive Scientific Opinion on a health claim on cocoa flavanols.
If the EU Commission further approves the health claim, Barry Callebaut will have the right to use the cocoa flavanols claim for five years within EU countries.
Source: Barry Callebaut
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