Cocoa Bean Shells – TACUFIN is a company that specializes in transforming cocoa bean shells into innovative food products.
The cocoa shells are a by-product of the conventional modern processing of the cacao fruit into chocolate and chocolate-like products. The majority of these shells are produced in countries where the cocoa beans are processed after the drying process, especially in Africa.
Our founder was the first in Europe, and in fact worldwide, to use upcycling processes of cocoa bean shells to bring innovative beverages to market.
To create this innovation, Dayog used an unique process that combined traditional African know-how and modern processing methods. The result was a nutritious cacao-based refreshing drink with a flavor reminiscent of cacao or chocolate, but which, in comparison to conventional cacao products, credibly satisfies three needs : Fairness, Health and Sustainability.
The cocoa bean shells are a by-product of the conventional modern processing of the cacao fruit into chocolate and chocolate-like products. The majority of these shells are produced in countries where the cocoa beans are processed after the drying process, especially in Africa.
Our founder Dayog Kabore was the first in Europe, and in fact worldwide, to use upcycling processes of cocoa bean shells to bring innovative beverages to market.
To create this innovation, Dayog used an unique process that combined traditional African know-how and modern processing methods. The result was a nutritious cacao-based refreshing drink with a flavor reminiscent of cacao or chocolate, but which, in comparison to conventional cacao products, credibly satisfies three needs : Fairness, Health and Sustainability.
The cocoa bean shells are rich in minerals, which makes them a high-quality source of additional nutrients, cocoa bean shells even exceed the nutritional values of cocoa beans, for example in terms of vitamin B12 and fibers – they are a real superfood
Over the years, our founder has collected extensive data, conducted tests, carried out market research and obtained funding for his cocoa shell-based innovations. These results make him one of the leading experts in the field of cocoa shell processing. He continues this research and development work at the CBS Cocoa Shells Innovation Lab. All our innovations are also developed at the CBS Innovation Lab.
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This is how our approach to upcycling cocoa shells works:
Reduction of cocoa and coffee processing waste by an average of 70% and a reduction of tonnes of CO2 thanks to partial production in the countries of distribution, depending on the raw material.
Provision of new ingredients to replace expensive traditional ingredients or to add new flavors and nutritional value to innovations. Save up to 50% on raw material purchases.
Offer of 10 times healthier and more affordable products than traditional cocoa, coffee or cashew products. Access to tools for more transparency and safe consumption.
Creation of new sources of income for farmers and / or a substancial increase in their income, depending on the commodity or thanks to possibilities of monetising their knowledge on upcycling.
In order to maximize the positive impact of our business solution, we are collaborating with other partners to implement the BECOCE program.
TACUFIN is an internationally operating corporation under the umbrella of the THE A COMPANY Group, and specialized in the creation and marketing of upcycled food, natural functional foods and ingredient innovations from raw materials of African origin through the use of African traditional know-how combined with modern processing techniques.
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