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Market, amongst others. BevCacao introduced a range of functional
cacaofruit waters and Xoca, a cacaofruit probiotics drink.
Japan, known for its innovative taste culture, has cacaofruit
ice cream from Minimal and Dandelion. And Godiva recently
launched WholeFruit chocolate, along with their 100% pure cacaofruit
juice.
In Europe and the UK cacaofruit waters are popping up such
as Kokojoo and Pacha de Cacao. The
brand Kayu takes it to the next level
with an energy drink that includes
the cacaofruit pulp. In
Germany and the UK, a nonalcoholic
cocktail base Kiukiu
is on the market.
Last year, Ritter Sport
and Lindt launched a
100% pure cacaofruit bar.
In Belgium, land of the
craft
beers, Acan introduced
a fresh, sweet-sour
and fruity beer consisting of
80% beer and 20% cocoafruit
juice, all available to purchase
across borders.
Receiving praise for the ingredients and products
The cacaofruit ingredients of the global cacaofruit expert, Cabosse
Naturals, received the " Sustainable Ingredient Award " at
the 2021 Sustainable Food Awards for making a sustainable difference
in terms of its environmental and/or social impact. They
were also a finalist during the World Innovation Awards 2021 in
the category Most Innovative Ingredient.
In 2022, the new type of chocolate WholeFruit, made possible
by Cabosse Naturals, was introduced across the globe, by the pioneer
in fine flavor cacao and chocolate since 1842, Cacao Barry.
This year they received the World Food Innovation Award for
'Best Artisan Product' for its strong proposition: tasty, good for
the planet and its people. WholeFruit Chocolate also won Silver
in the category New Sustainable Product Award at the Sustainable
Food Awards.
Another innovation made possible with the cacaofruit is the
first nutraceutical fruit drink Elix, made from 100% pure cacaofruit.
Due to the high amount of preserved cacaofruit flavanols,
the fruit drink has an EFSA health claim. Promoting circulatory
health. Elix was a finalist at the 2022 World Food Innovation
Awards in the category best health or wellness drink.
Cacaofruit Splash. Just blend 20% cacaofruit
juice with 20% mineral water.
* 3 Deliciously fresh and fruity
* 3 A natural source of antioxidants
* 3 No sugar added
* 3 Good for the planet, made with
* Upcycled Certified cacaofruit
Cacaofruit Water, Hibiscus - Blood Orange
Ingredients
200 gr Cacaofruit juice
700 gr Water
100 gr Blood orange juice
15 gr Dry Hibiscus flowers
1:2 piece Vanilla
Preparation
Combine water and cacaofruit slowly to a boil
Turn off the heat and add the hibiscus flowers and vanilla
Infuse for 20 minutes
Strain through a fine sieve and let rest on ice water
Add the blood orange and lime juice
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FOOD AND DRINKS FOR THE
NEXT GENERATION
Millennials and centennials earnestly want to live a
healthy, happy life, in symbiosis with the world around
them. They want food and drinks that are tasty and nutritious
for them and also good for the planet and its people.
The next-gen cacaofruit category responds to this need:
They have a fresh and fruity taste and are rich in nutrients
such as fibers, protein and magnesium. At the same
time, they are good for the planet and its people because
the entire cacaofruit is utilized/ upcycled.
BARRY CALLEBAUT
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