GOOD CACAO, Creator Of The Worlds First Organic Superfood Chocolate, Announces The Development Of PlantSWEET Tabletop Sweetener

Online, May 23, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Good Cacao™, winner of the 2011 "Best New Finished Product" NutrAward announces the development of PlantSWEET™, created in conjunction with Michael T. Murray, N.D., one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine.

PlantSWEET™ is an all-natural tabletop sweetener with functional health benefits. The primary ingredient is IMO (isomalto-oligosaccharides), a natural/ non-GMO plant-based prebiotic fiber that possesses significant health benefits and is about 60% as sweet as sucrose. The sweetness of PlantSWEET™ is enhanced by utilizing Stevia and Lo Han Guo (monk fruit) - natural high intensity sweeteners that do not affect blood sugar levels. The IMO and additional ingredients (organic coconut blossom nectar, natural flavors, etc.) effectively mask the bitter aftertaste of stevia and monk fruit.

Utilizing an IMO prebiotic fiber as its base rather than sugar alcohol is a major advantage for PlantSWEET™. The benefits of IMO noted in clinical trials include its ability to:

• Promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria (probiotics)
• Promote feelings of satiety
• Improve intestinal function
• Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Improve mineral absorption

The coconut blossom nectar provides further benefit to PlantSWEET™. It is a natural low-glycemic sweetener that imparts a pleasant flavor and mouth feel as well as a variety of other vitamins and minerals especially potassium, magnesium, and zinc. The addition of natural flavors enhance off the enticing sweetness of PlantSWEET™.

In addition to its unique composition, PlantSWEET™ has several other distinguishing features. Created utilizing an all-natural proprietary technique, PlantSWEET's crystalline appearance truly emulates the look and texture of conventional sugar. In contrast to most other tabletop sweeteners containing stevia that require conversion ratios, PlantSWEET™ can be used in baking at a one to one ratio.

PlantSWEET™ is an ideal sweetener for individuals who want to reduce their intake of sugar or synthetic sweeteners. It especially beneficial for those concerned with blood sugar levels. PlantSWEET™ is a low glycemic sweetener that contains less than 2 calories and less than 1 gram of sugar per serving.

"PlantSWEET™ is unlike any other table top sweetener currently on the market, from its functional ingredients to its sweetness profile and pleasing aftertaste. We believe that we have taken the conventional table top sweetener to the next level." states Paul Frantellizzi, CEO and founder of Good Cacao®.

PlantSWEET™ will soon be available to consumers in retail locations as well as to manufactures for use in food and beverage applications.

About Dr. Michael T. Murray

Dr. Murray is one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published over 30 books on health-related topics, and his research into the health benefits of proper nutrition is the foundation for a best-selling line of vitamins and supplements at Natural Factors, where he is Director of Product Development. He is a graduate, faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.