Table 2.
Paste consistency and spreadability of the dark chocolates according to sweeterners.

Sweetener Consistency (g m) Spreadability (mm/s)
Maltitol 2.60±1.18a 2.83±0.20c
Sorbitol 4.48±1.07a 1.04±0.13a
Xylitol 3.13±1.88a 2.12±0.14b
Sucrose (control) 2.07±0.93a 2.55±0.27b
Mean±standard deviation
Values with different superscripts within the same column are significantly different by ANOVA with Duncan's multiple range test at p<0.05.