Fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar), is also present in chocolate. It is also mainly found as a compound in saccharose. Moreover, it is the main component of inulin, an ingredient in RITTER SPORT’S diet range...  read on

Along with Criollo, Forastero is one of the two original fathers of all the cocoa varieties that are prevalent today. All other cocoa varieties have been created by...  read on

Fondant is a delicate, crystalline paste that gently melts on the tongue. It is normally made from sugar or glucose, with the addition of glucose syrup, inverted sugar, or sorbitol. Strong kneading and rapid cooling mean...  read on

Flavour protection has enjoyed a long tradition at RITTER SPORT: For many years the modern, recyclable single-material packaging made out of polypropylene has provided optimal product protection...  read on

Flavanoids, also known as phytochemicals, are polyphenols. These are water-soluble regulators that occur in plants and serve to regulate colour, smell, defence, flavour substances...  read on

Fine cocoa comes from different varieties of Criollo. Criollo cocoa cultivated in Venezuela, Ecuador, and Java is considered to be the best. Criollo constitutes about only 3% of the world harvest...  read on

A clever idea: hollow bars. A cooled mould is filled with liquid chocolate and is then upturned again. This allows some of the chocolate to flow out and leave behind an outer, solidified layer...  read on

Cocoa seeds are put through a fermentation process that turns them into high-quality raw cocoa. The secret of good chocolate lies not least in this so-called fermentation process. It is decisive in regards to the...  read on

Fatty acids are divided into two groups: saturated and unsaturated. This is according to their degree of saturation (number of double bonds). Fatty acids with no double bonds are termed as saturated...  read on

Fats are, alongside carbohydrates and proteins, a vital part of food. With an energy density of 9 kcal/g, they are the highest form of all energy sources and provide important storage of energy. They also provide important...  read on