Beneo-Palatinit will be showcasing a toothfriendly chocolate produced by chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, which contains Palatinose, at ISM 2009 in Cologne, Germany.

The production process of the toothfriendly chocolate is similar to that of regular chocolate.

Unlike toothfriendly chocolates made with sugar replacers, the toothfriendly chocolate made with Palatinose causes no gastrointestinal side effects and is fully digestible.

Palatinose is derived from natural ingredients as it is produced from pure beet sugar and also occurs as a natural ingredient in honey and sugar cane.

The white, crystalline powder has the same caloric value as sugar and a similar sweetness, but is kind to teeth.

It is also the only low-glycemic disaccharide carbohydrate (glycemic index 32) to supply energy in the form of glucose over a longer period of time compared to sucrose (sugar).