Cocoa alternatives
Navigating the cocoa crisis: Cacaolab offers a portfolio of solutions!
The chocolate industry faces an unprecedented challenge. Climate change and years of underinvestment in cocoa farm(er)s have sent cocoa prices skyrocketing. Now more than ever companies are seeking innovative solutions and cost-saving strategies.
Discover how we can help you optimize your products and maximize your savings!
As a manufacturer of raw materials…
You want to:
Explore new markets as cocoa prices soar
Accelerate your entry into the market with cocoa alternatives
Offer immediate cocoa-replacing solutions to your customers
Scale up from small trials to industrial production
As a user of cocoa and chocolate & compounds…
Whether you’re in chocolate confectionery, bakery & patisserie, dairy, beverages, ice-cream or desserts, as a user of cocoa ingredients, chocolate or compound coatings in your applications, you are looking for:
Effective ways to reduce and stabilize costs for your cocoa or chocolate products
Short-term solutions for cocoa replacement that can be quickly implemented
Cacaolab is your R&D partner !
Partner with us and unlock new opportunities today
Discover our small-scale experimental production facility for chocolate & compound coatings and confectionery applications, perfectly suited for:
Testing cocoa powder and cocoa butter alternatives
Reducing cocoa butter content
Testing cocoa-free or -reduced chocolates in final applications
Optimizing your process
Enhance your product quality with our comprehensive quality evaluation services:
Chemical analysis: moisture content, fat content, TAG & fatty acid profile, fat oxidation parameters, and more
Physicochemical analysis: fat crystallization, microstructure, particle size, flow behavior, texture, gloss, color and more
Sensory evaluation: trained panel and aroma analysis
Shelf life testing: at different temperatures and relative humidities
Quality goes beyond flavor !
Let’s innovate together
Interested in our R&D solutions to navigate the cocoa crisis? Whether you're a startup, a raw material manufacturer or a user of cocoa- and chocolate in your final application, we're here to help. To get started, simply fill out the form below to schedule a free intake call with our expert team. During this call, we'll discuss your project in detail, listen to your specific needs, and tailor our services to meet your goals. Let's embark on this journey of innovation together!