Could seaweed help cut fat in your chocolate? Scientists develop alternative that use microscopic agar bubbles to bulk out the treat

AGAR- The NEW Miracle Food????

It would be the perfect festive treat for those looking to keep the weight off –  low-fat chocolate.

And scientists claim to have found a way to make it happen. 
The have come up with ‘choco-lite, which contains microscopic bubbles of a jelly made from seaweed that bulk out the chocolate. 
Scientists at Warwick University claim they have found a way to make tasty low-fat chocolate using agar bubbles
Scientists at Warwick University claim they have found a way to make tasty low-fat chocolate using agar bubbles

The agar bubbles are also high in fibre, a natural appetite suppressant.
Previous attempts to reduce the fat content of chocolate – usually about 30 per cent – while retaining the taste and texture have failed.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2526156/Could-seaweed-help-cut-fat-chocolate-Scientists-develop-alternative-use-microscopic-agar-bubbles-bulk-treat.html#ixzz2oJTzBv00
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