

Kit-Kats and other chocolates should end up with less sugar in them. Image Credit: Scott Ehardt

Swiss food giant Nestle has found a way to reduce sugar in chocolate by 40% without affecting the taste.

It's good news for those of us looking to reduce our sugar intake without having to give up sweets and it could lead to a whole new range of healthier foods that are just as good as the originals.Nestle, which is currently attempting to secure a patent for its new idea, explained that the breakthrough involved changing the structure of sugar so that it tastes sweeter.As a result it is possible to reduce the amount needed without any perceivable difference in taste.Products using the new type of sugar are set to begin appearing in shops by 2018.