EAST ISLIP, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunther Grant, Inc. (OTC Pinks: GNGR) like all
of its colleagues in the chocolate industry are waiting on
the official word from the European Food Safety Authority that
health benefits associated with chocolate consumption can be
printed on product packaging. In July, Swiss confectioner
Barry Callebaut AG won the backing of the European Food Safety
Authority for its claim that dark chocolate is good for blood
circulation. While the request to use the health
claim in marketing efforts is still being reviewed, experts
agree that with the agency's blessing there will be an uptick in
chocolate sales once health claims are added to product
labels.
Flavanols in cocoa beans have antioxidant effects that reduce
cell damage implicated in heart disease. Flavanols, which are
more prevalent in dark chocolate than in milk chocolate or white
chocolate, also help lower blood pressure and improve vascular
function. Some research has linked chocolate consumption to
reduced risks of diabetes, stroke and heart attack.
Unfortunately, the evidence for some of these health benefits
comes from short-term studies. Barry Callebaut AG has
conducted more than 20 studies since 2005.
"Receiving the European Food Safety Authority support is a huge
win for the chocolate industry. As our society becomes more health
conscious, consumers are taking the time to read labels. If
we are able to print health benefits on product labels our business
opportunity becomes even stronger," stated Grant Newsteder, CEO of Gunther Grant,
Inc.
About Gunther Grant,
Inc.
Gunther Grant, Inc. owns
controlling interest and manages various companies in the
confections industry that specialize in chocolate production,
confection technology, mold production, and specialty
advertising. The Company owns Got Chocolates, Inc,
www.GotChocolates.com, www.WonkaChocolates.com, Supercrave.com,
www.logococo.com, and the rights to produce BETTY BOOP
confections. Through its subsidiaries, Gunther Grant, Inc. has been producing
chocolates for retailers and wholesalers for over 35
years.
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