Guaranteed presence in the Amazon Rainforest biome, 96% of cocoa produced in Brazil originates from the northern region of the country. Want another curiosity? The cocoa tree, from which the fruit that enchants the world originates, can reach around 4 - 6 meters in height and live for more than 100 years.
Although cocoa is well known for its delicious chocolates, it allows other applications that are just as delicious. Cocoa pulp is consumed in the form of jelly, ice cream, liqueurs, wine and juice, for example.
Furthermore, cocoa processing involves several steps such as harvesting the fruit, splitting or breaking it, removing the seeds, fermentation and drying, resulting in Concepta Ingredients' Cocoa Nibs and Butter.
Properties and benefits
Giving color and life to trees, as the fruits vary from green to purple when immature and from yellow to orange when ripe, cocoa is an extremely rich fruit in vitamins, with countless benefits for humans. Check out how they stand out in our solutions.
Concepta Ingredients Cocoa Butter
- ● Source of vitamins E and D
- ● Rich in palmitic, stearic and oleic fatty acids
Ideal for applications in:
Concepta Ingredients Cocoa Nibs
- ● Source of fiber, protein and healthy fats
- ● Rich in minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and copper.
Ideal for applications in:
Social responsibility, care and environmental preservation
As you know, we are not only interested in the quality of our product, but also in the communities involved in the entire process. That is why we currently run a partnership with approximately 200 families who participate in the production of cocoa, a fundamental biome for our planet grown in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.
Concepta Ingredients is also committed to environmental conservation! We have been doing well with cocoa, as we assist in the indirect protection of around 1,300 acres. All this thanks to our Bio Abundance Program, the project that’s responsible for directing our efforts towards caring for people and the environment.
