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Whole-Plant Chocolate Snacks

NOONS is Sweetened with Cacao Fruit, a Commonly Discarded Ingredient

— March 31, 2020 — Lifestyle
Cacao fruit is commonly discarded as part of the conventional chocolate-making process but NOONS is introducing itself as a groundbreaking whole-plant chocolate snack that's naturally sweetened with this ingredient. The lower-sugar chocolate product from Candid is free from emulsifiers, unnatural sweeteners and added cane sugar, and features only tropical fruits and superfoods in its vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and paleo-friendly formula.

As well as helping to naturally sweeten the chocolate snacks, nutritious cacao fruit is packed with magnesium, B vitamins and antioxidants, plus it helps to minimize waste. Candid's NOONS is making its debut with four intriguing flavors: Pineapple & Coconut, Banana & Nibs, Golden Berry Turmeric & Mango, and Mango & Cinnamon.


Image Credit: NOONS
Trend Themes
1. Whole-plant Snacks - Exploring the use of the entire plant in food products creates opportunities for sustainable and nutritious alternatives.
2. Cacao Fruit Utilization - Finding innovative ways to utilize cacao fruit reduces waste and allows for the creation of unique and healthy food products.
3. Lower-sugar Chocolate - Developing chocolate products with natural sweeteners and reduced sugar content caters to the growing demand for healthier indulgences.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating whole-plant ingredients and innovative sweeteners to create unique and sustainable snacks.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - Utilizing cacao fruit in food products presents an opportunity for the sustainable agriculture industry to reduce waste and promote the use of diverse plant components.
3. Healthy Snacks - The healthy snacks industry can leverage the trend of lower-sugar chocolate products to offer guilt-free indulgences that cater to health-conscious consumers.
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