Poroshenko's chocolate will now be made in European style
From January 1, 2018, European requirements for the quality of cocoa and chocolate will come into force in Ukraine, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
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This was announced by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food for European Integration Olga Trofimtseva.
In accordance with Directive No. 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and Council, only a product that contains at least 35% cocoa products can be called “chocolate”; milk chocolate must contain at least 25% cocoa products and at least 14% dairy products, in white - at least 20% cocoa butter and at least 14% dairy products. A chocolate candy with filling contains at least 25% chocolate.
According to European requirements, cocoa can be called a product in which the mass fraction of cocoa butter is at least 20%.
In addition, the addition of flavorings to these products is prohibited.
To ensure that consumers are properly informed, these requirements apply to the labeling of cocoa and chocolate products.
According to the Deputy Minister, for manufacturers whose recipes have been approved, a transitional perichocolado will be in effect until July 1, 2019.
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