Brazilian Startup Turns Coffee Waste into Chocolate Alternative

Brazilian startup Cellva Ingredients is introducing CoffeeCoa, a cocoa-free chocolate made from coffee waste. This innovation addresses high cocoa prices and environmental concerns by utilizing coffee byproducts, potentially saving the food industry $435 million annually. As Brazil leads in coffee production, this solution could significantly impact agrifood sustainability in Latin America.

Original excerpt: “Nuestra materia prima derivada de la cáscara de café cuesta un 30% menos que el cacao convencional…”

Source: Green Queen