Research Library
Peer-reviewed studies and scientific literature on cacao mucilage properties, benefits, and applications
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Nutritional Composition & Analysis
RodrÃguez-Castro, E., et al. (2024). Cocoa mucilage as a novel ingredient: Composition and functional properties. Foods, 13(11), 1615.
Guirlanda, C.P., et al. (2021). Cocoa honey: An underutilized resource with unrealized potential. Future Foods, 4, 100051.
Leite, P.B., et al. (2019). Cocoa's residual honey: Physicochemical characterization. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56(2), 656-664.
Minerals & Electrolyte Profile
Soares, T.F., et al. (2022). Cocoa by-products: Characterization of bioactive compounds and beneficial health effects. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1311.
Leite, P.B., et al. (2019). Nutritional composition and mineral content of cocoa mucilage. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56(2), 656-664.
Antioxidant Properties
Yuliana, N., et al. (2023). Antioxidant activity evolution in kombucha from cocoa pulp during fermentation. Applied Food Research, 3(2), 100280.
Soares, T.F., et al. (2022). Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in cocoa by-products. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1311.
Sugar Profile & Organic Acids
Nunes, C.S., et al. (2020). Potential applicability of cocoa pulp: Sugars, organic acids, and processing applications. Foods, 9(9), 1200.
Rocha, I.F.O., et al. (2025). Cocoa honey composition and microbial susceptibility. Food Research International, 195, 114967.
Functional Ingredients & Pectin
Mounya, S., et al. (2024). Ultrasound-assisted recovery of pectin from cocoa pod husk mucilage. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 104, 106861.
Probiotic & Fermentation Applications
dos Santos Filho, A.L., et al. (2019). Development and shelf life of probiotic cocoa juice with Lactobacillus casei. LWT, 99, 371-377.
López-Palestino, C.U., et al. (2025). Lactic acid bacteria from cocoa ecosystems: Probiotic traits and potential. Fermentation, 11(2), 95.
Puerari, C., et al. (2012). New cocoa pulp-based kefir beverages: Microbiological and sensory evaluation. Food Research International, 48(2), 634-640.
Processing Effects on Nutrients
dos Santos Filho, A.L., et al. (2019). Viability of probiotics across cocoa juice shelf-life: Processing and stability insights. LWT, 99, 371-377.
Yuliana, N., et al. (2023). Effect of fermentation time on antioxidant activity in cocoa pulp kombucha. Applied Food Research, 3(2), 100280.
Sustainability & Valorization
Soares, T.F., et al. (2022). Valorization of cocoa by-products: Circular economy applications. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1311.
Guirlanda, C.P., et al. (2021). Cocoa honey as underutilized stream for food innovation. Future Foods, 4, 100051.
de Oliveira, R.G., et al. (2024). Technical-scientific perspectives on cocoa honey beverages. Journal of Bioenergy and Food Science, 11(1), 399-412.
Genotype Variability & Terroir
RodrÃguez-Castro, E., et al. (2024). Variability in cocoa mucilage composition across cultivars. Foods, 13(11), 1615.
Rocha, I.F.O., et al. (2025). Compositional differences in cocoa honey from different origins. Food Research International, 195, 114967.
Safety & Shelf-Life
Rocha, I.F.O., et al. (2025). Microbial stability and safety considerations for cocoa honey. Food Research International, 195, 114967.
Chong, A.Q., et al. (2023). Safety aspects of fermented cocoa beverages: A comprehensive review. Foods, 12(10), 2066.
Accessing Full Papers
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- • MDPI Open Access Journals
- • DOAJ Directory
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- • Wiley Online Library
- • SpringerLink
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