# Cacaofruit Sugar Substitutes This Cacaofruit Powder-Based Sweetener Has a Fruity Flavor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacaofruit-sugar-substitute References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/cabosse-naturals-launches-cacao-fruit-powder/) & [barry-callebaut](https://www.barry-callebaut.com/en/manufacturers/cabosse-naturals/cacaofruit-powder)  Cabosse Naturals, an ingredient company that's owned by venerated chocolate brand [Barry Callebaut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-compounds), is launching a new [refined sugar substitute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelsweets) made from cacaofruit ingredients. This sugar substitute makes use of cacaofruit powder that makes use of a combination of the pulp of the cacaofruit mixed with cocoa powder. The end result is a free-flowing powder that is exceptionally easy to process and incorporate into a variety of recipes, making it ideal for sugar-free manufacturing. More than capable of replacing refined sugar in fillings, this cacaofruit powder-based sugar substitute has a distinctly fruity flavor that is naturally sweet and wonderfully fresh. From raspberries and strawberries to nuts and macadamia, there exist a wide range of exciting applications for the utilization of this revolutionary sugar substitute. “This new powder brings the characteristic fresh fruitiness of the cacao fruit pulp to new creations and, thanks to its fruity taste and natural sweetness, it can replace refined sugar in fat-based fillings in confectionery and ice cream," stated William Angleys, sales director at Cabosse Naturals. Image Credit: Cabosse Naturals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cacaofruit-based Sugar Substitutes:** The use of cacaofruit powder in sugar substitutes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food and beverage industry. - **Fruity Flavored Sugar Substitutes:** The development of sugar substitutes with fruity flavors provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for confectionery and dessert industries. - **Sugar-free Manufacturing:** The advancement of refined sugar substitutes enables disruptive innovation opportunities in the production of sugar-free food products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the use of cacaofruit-based sugar substitutes to create healthier and flavorful products. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can capitalize on the fruity flavor of cacaofruit-based sugar substitutes to create innovative and indulgent sweet treats. - **Dessert:** The dessert industry can leverage cacaofruit powder-based sugar substitutes to develop delectable and guilt-free dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Sugar Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplant.md) - [Plant-Based Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-dark-chocolate.md) - [Brazzein-Based Sugar Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweegen.md) - [One-To-One Sugar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambya.md) - [Carob-Based Cocoa Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-alternative.md) - [Ultra-Potent Sugar Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulsweet.md) - [Plant-Based Bakers Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-oat-mlk-43-no-added-sugar.md) - [Clean-Label Cocoa Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-replace.md) - [Diabetic Sugar Substitues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofect-innovations1.md)