Other new dark chocolate offerings from Masterfoods include a three-item expansion of the Dove line of sugar-free chocolate, as well as a dark expansion of Snickers and Snickers Almond, the latter two on a limited-time basis. Also worth a mention is Snickers Extreme, which has no nougat but more caramel, peanuts and chocolate than its namesake.
Unfortunately for Masterfoods, however, not all of its efforts have met with resounding approval. Its CocoaVia functional candy bars have been the subject of particular scrutiny at the FDA, which sent a warning letter to the company about the folic acid content of the products. The letter noted the food additive regulation for folic acid does not allow the addition of the ingredient to candy products. The FDA also took issue with the product's heart-health claims. As of press time, Masterfoods had yet to reply publicly to the issue.