20 Aug 2020 --- Consumers seeking out the health benefits of dark chocolate while maintaining the sweetness and softness of milk varieties may one day be able to access just that. Following an investigation of over a decade, researchers have found that adding peanut skins can boost milk chocolate’s antioxidant properties while upcycling waste streams. Notably, these additions did not affect the texture or taste of the confection. This discovery presents a promising avenue for industry to tap into the healthy indulgence trend, as well as consumers’ increasing environmental concerns.
