History of
Functional Chocolate
2003
Announcement of GABA-fortified Chocolate Research
Men and women with a fear of heights were asked to cross the Tanize suspension bridge, which is 297.7 m in length and 54 m in height, after consuming gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), resulting in a decrease in the amount of CgA secreted in saliva during stress.
2005
Mental Balance Chocolate GABA
Focusing on the relieved feeling one gets when eating chocolate, Glico conducted research and development and formulated gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), which has a temporary and psychological stress-relieving function.
2005
GABA TV Commercial
Produced a commercial that working people could easily relate to.
2011
Revamped GABA
The chocolate content was increased from 45 g per bag to 50 g per bag, and the GABA content was increased by 13% from 126 mg to 143 mg. Furthermore, the packaging was updated and the shape of the chocolate was changed from a spherical shape to a dice shape.
2016
LIBERA
Containing indigestible dextrin (dietary fiber), which suppresses the absorption of fat and sugar, it was the first Food with Functional Claims in the chocolate category. Bite-sized and doesn’t melt in one’s hand, it can be easily eaten as a work snack or while taking a break from household chores.
2019
GABA for Sleep
Contains gamma-amino butyric acid, which has been reported to help improve sleep quality, including depth of sleep and waking up refreshed.