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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Delicious Blue Stripes cacao granola dubbed 'the best I've had by far' is 50% off during Prime Day - be quick to snag this sweet deal!
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more We live in a world where tasty treats tempt us at every turn. While some might be good for you, few can compare to the actual goodness Blue Stripes offers. The brand is widely known as the disruptive company that's taken a stance against cacao waste — and its impact is tremendous. Products like Blue Stripes Cacao Water and Whole Cacao Granola, along with everything else in the lineup, are made using the entire cacao pod. Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Granola 2-Pack Don't miss this chance to snag two bags of granola for 50 percent off! In your choice of Peanut Butter Banana and Dark Chocolate, this granola packs a punch. It contains 15 vitamins and minerals, only 5 grams of sugar (and no refined sugar), 3 grams of dietary fiber, and a whopping 70 percent cacao. Plus, both flavors taste absolutely amazing! $9.50 (was $18.99) Shop Right now select Blue Stripes products are reduced on Amazon for the brand's Prime Day sale, with steep savings of up to 50 percent off the granola for a limited time. It's a great opportunity to stock up and save on your favorite flavor! Its practices are a far cry from the chocolate industry, which uses only beans — and wastes 70 percent of the pod in the process — to make its products. By contrast, Blue Stripes makes complete use of the entire pod, including its shell, fruit, and beans. Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Granola 6-Pack You can't do better than this! With 50 percent off six bags, you will definitely come out a winner with this deal. Crunchy, filling, and satisfying, the brand's granola is loaded with 5 grams of plant-powered protein to help you get your day started right. It's a great anytime, anywhere snack, and it's gluten-free, too! $22 (was $43.99) Shop Food waste plays a huge role in environmental degradation, contributing to significant greenhouse gas production. But those discarded cacao components are nutrient-rich and offer several health benefits. The fruit is loaded with fiber, for starters, which is vital for optimal gut health. And its vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants enhance Blue Stripes' products, making them a great choice for getting the nutrients you need every single day. And doing that is so easy, because the Whole Cacao Granola is flavorful and diverse. Enjoy a bowl for breakfast or toss some onto your yogurt. Use it as a crunchy ice cream topping. With flavors like Peanut Butter Banana and Dark Chocolate, there are tantalizing options to level up your breakfast game while boosting your nutrition to start the day. The reviews speak for themselves! 'The best granola I've had by far,' raved one shopper. 'I immediately fell in love! This is definitely a re-order type of granola.' 'Warning: Very easy to eat the entire bag! This granola is delicious and I love that I'm getting bits and pieces of the entire super fruit cacao pod when I eat it,' wrote another. 'It tastes so good, you could mindlessly snack your way through it on a road trip if you're not careful. Yum!' 'I love this so much I signed up to get five bags a month,' added a third. 'It tastes so great and the crunch factor is out of this world.' In other worlds, you do not want to sleep on this opportunity to stock up on Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Granola while it's in stock — and deeply on sale. Now's your chance to load up on bundles for less! Be quick, as Prime Day wraps up soon.
Free Malaysia Today
23-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Surprising uses of cacao that go beyond chocolate
The by-products from cocoa production has many surprising uses. (Envato Elements pic) PARIS : Cacao beans have uses that go beyond being the base ingredient of our favourite chocolate treats or beverages. Today, cacao beans are processed in all sorts of ways to make the most of every part of the bean. Here are a few examples of how the waste created from their processing can be utilised. Cacao water Mucilage is the white, fleshy pulp that surrounds fresh beans – and the South American workers who harvest the pods have long been used to sucking this white material like candy. There are now several ways to make use of this raw material, such as by producing cacao water. A simple cold extraction process produces a juice with a tangy taste that is rich in antioxidants and theobromine, an energiser similar to caffeine. According to the US-based Blue Stripes brand, a 300ml carton of cacao water has twice the antioxidant power of a handful of blueberries. This new drink is really only at the beginning of its story, but it already seems to be on the road to success. At the end of 2021, chocolate giant Barry Callebaut announced that it had spotted a new opportunity by launching its very first functional beverage, made from cacao fruit. Fine-dining dessert creations In the world of pastry, mucilage is a novel ingredient some top chefs are experimenting with. Its fruity flavour has serious potential for creating a new kind of chocolate dessert. At the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, the young prodigy Michaël Bartocetti sources it from Vietnam to create some fascinating and flavoursome fine-dining afters. Mucilage – the white, fleshy pulp that surrounds cacao beans inside the pod – is now being used in products such as cacao water, fine desserts, and even fragrances. (TechnicoFlor pic Building material In Ecuador, an architectural project aims to build an eco-village made up of sustainable buildings constructed from recycled cacao-bean waste. This raw material gets fed into 3D printers to produce fibres capable of constructing buildings in an area traditionally used for cacao cultivation. Ecuadorian brand Muze Cacao is a partner for this vast project. Cosmetics In Ivory Coast, the leading cacao-producing country, the founder of luxury chocolate brand Le Chocolatier Ivoirien recently initiated a project to recycle cacao beans into powder for use in makeup foundation. The entrepreneur is turning the technique of using cocoa powder as a foundation for black skin into a commercial venture. This trick was reportedly used by famed makeup artist Pat McGrath when discussing the beauty industry's long journey to producing for diverse skin tones. Fragrance It's only a short step from cosmetics to perfumery: the TechnicoFlor group, which develops aromatic compositions for perfume houses, has unveiled some surprising fragrances all based on the reuse of waste products, including cacao and mucilage extracted from pods. Indeed, it's clear the versatile cacao bean has more surprising uses than merely for candy or hot cocoa!
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The $3 water so hydrating and refreshing you won't believe it's made with cacao fruit: 'Seriously the best drink EVER!'
Staying hydrated shouldn't be a chore. But given that a massive percentage of the population is dehydrated, it appears that it really is an issue. If drinking plain water is a challenge, there's a new way to hydrate that may intrigue you and your taste buds. And it happens to be light, tropical, and naturally sweet. Blue Stripes Cacao Water is sourced from the pulp of the cacao fruit (the very same fruit that eventually gives us chocolate). Blue Stripes Cacao Water Blue Stripes Cacao Water is refreshing, hydrating, and packed with electrolytes, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. It's naturally sweet and has no added sugar too! Try it out now for yourself. $3.19 Shop Now you may not think of chocolate as 'refreshing,' but that's because we've all been distracted by the candy bar version. Cacao fruit is actually a superfruit that is packed with antioxidants, electrolytes, and essential nutrients, and Blue Stripes is one of the few brands that uses the entire cacao pod to make its products — not just the beans. That amounts to big benefits for both you and the planet. Expect more flavor, more nutritional value, and less waste. Eco-conscious people, take note: As much as we love the chocolate industry, it wastes a whopping 70 percent of the cacao pod during actual chocolate production. Only the beans are used in that process. By comparison, Blue Stripes upcycles the whole thing, including the beans, the shell, and the fruit. Honestly, this is great for everyone and everything involved — you, the farmers, and the planet as a whole. From a nutritional perspective, the difference is like night and day. Consuming the entire cacao fruit means you'll get vital fiber, minerals, and vitamins that support your overall health. (Not that you need an excuse to treat yourself to Blue Stripes' delicious beverages and snacks!) So, what does the water taste like? Imagine something crisp and clean with just a bit of a tropical tang, kind of like a cooler sibling of coconut water. It's never syrupy and there is absolutely no added sugar. Only two ingredients make up Blue Stripes Cacao Water — triple-filtered water and organic cacao fruit puree. It packs a punch, delivering a naturally energizing vibe that feels great whether you're cooling down post-workout, guzzling during the work day, or sipping with a meal. And it's super affordable and comes in a variety of fruit-forward flavors, like mango, vanilla, passion fruit, and plain cacao, all of which are naturally delicious and capture cacao's lovely flavor profile. Some people even blend it into their smoothies for an added nutrient boost, which we highly recommend for the extra hydration and antioxidants! Blue Stripes was co-founded by Oded Brenner (yes, of Max Brenner chocolate fame) and Aviv Schwietzer with a goal of turning the chocolate industry on its head. By using the whole cacao fruit instead of tossing 70 percent of it away, the impact is huge and supports global sustainability efforts in an impressive way. If you're looking for a tasty new beverage that hydrates and nourishes, Blue Stripes Cacao Water could be exactly the wellness upgrade you need. Blue Stripes Vanilla Cacao Water Smooth and mellow, vanilla is the perfect just-sweet-enough yet still subtle flavor. The vanilla extract blends beautifully with the natural tang of the cacao fruit, yielding a crisp and refreshing treat that even feels a little bit indulgent (without the added sugar). All Cacao Waters contain nutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants for the ultimate refresh. $3.19 Shop
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Turning The Cacao Harvest Into More Than Chocolate
Cacao beans are processed through fermentation, roasting and grinding to make chocolate flavoring. ... More They only comprise 30% of the harvested weight of the Cacao crop There are many potential pathways for innovation in the food and beverage sector, but one strategy that is particularly positive from both an economic and sustainability perspective is to find uses for components of the harvested crop that haven't previously been utilized. A list of candidate crops for this concept has been published by the Good Food Institute. When this sort of potential can be developed it not only adds to the total crop value, but it increases the overall resource-use-efficiency in terms of land, water, fuel and other inputs for the growing process. For most of the major commodity crops virtually all of potential co-products and 'side-streams' are being captured and sold (see the examples for corn and soybeans). For many other crops it would be quite challenging to develop the processes, logistics and business structures that would be needed to fully use the harvest. That is why it is encouraging to see an example of this kind of innovation being applied to Cacao - the crop that provides the world with one of our favorite flavors - chocolate. Cacao is harvested as pods, only 30% of which are the beans used to make chocolate flavoring (Photo ... More By). Cacao is a tropical tree crop that produces large pods. The seeds within those pods are commonly called 'beans' and they comprise only 30% of the harvested weight. The other 70% is a combination of a fibrous 'skin' and a white pulp material. A split Cacao pod showing the fibrous skin and the white pulp which covers the "beans" Typically, none of the pulp or skin is used to make commercial products and the focus has been on the steps necessary to extract, clean and ferment the valuable 'beans.' That flavoring is then combined with other ingredients to achieve the sweetness, 'mouth feel' or other organoleptic features of the chocolate experience. Two companies at the opposite ends of the chocolate value chain independently initiated projects with the goal of more fully utilizing the Cacao harvest. One was started by an entrepreneur named Oded Brenner who had run a successful restaurant business in the US but who sold that and decided to move into a new category. He was inspired by seeing whole Cacao pods in fresh fruit markets in South America and set out to develop a network of beverage shops to sell products made from frozen Cacao components. Oded co-founded Blue Stripes with Aviv Schweitzer in 2018 to develop this business, but during the COVID pandemic they ended up shifting to a consumer packaged goods (CPG) model for sale at grocery retail. A crew harvesting Cacao pods Meanwhile a Cacao plantation owner in Ecuador was independently experimenting with the logistics and processing steps to turn the previously un-used parts of Cacao pods into consumable products. Throughout history the Cacao industry has faced severe pest issues, particularly in terms of plant diseases. In 1965 a new Cacao cultivar called CCN51 was developed which had resistance or tolerance to three major diseases and which has four times the yield of the traditional cultivars. That reinvigorated the Cacao industry in several countries. There is some controversy about the quality of chocolate from CCN51 but that can be addressed by the details of the fermentation process and/or by blending. CCN51 is clearly the most attractive option for growers because there are not significant premium price options for the other types. To fully utilize the harvested pods, the plantation had to work out new steps and facilities for harvesting, handling, refrigeration, temporary storage (6 days for some steps), processing details and bottling/packaging line in order to utilize the pulp and skins. The plantation made the substantial investment required for this change to what could be called a 'Cacao winery.' Since Blue Stripes was sourcing their initial frozen ingredients from Ecuador, the two innovators ended up being introduced. That led to the formation of a partnership spanning production through marketing. The Cacao Water pressed from the pulp is then flavored with other fruits When the pods are harvested the beans are extracted from the pulp which is then pressed and pasteurized to generate Cacao Water – a novel, tart flavored liquid. THe solid portion of the pulp is dried to make gummies The solid material from the pulp is made into 'gummies' or put into a trail mix. The fibrous skin of the pod is ground and turned into a pasta-like product or a bread flour. This full set of products from the Cacao pods delivers its full 'superfood' content including minerals (magnesium and potassium), vitamins B, C and D, powerful antioxidants, electrolytes and dietary fiber. These components can be linked to many potential health benefits. The outer husk of the Cacao pod can be used to make a pasta Blue Stripes launched their Cacao-based products in 2022, and they are currently available at all Whole Foods stores throughout the US. Retail level sales now exceed $10 MM per year and initial consumer interest suggests significant growth potential.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The $3 water so hydrating and refreshing you won't believe it's made with cacao pods: 'Seriously the best drink EVER!'
Staying hydrated shouldn't be a chore. But given that a massive percentage of the population is dehydrated, it appears that it really is an issue. If drinking plain water is a challenge, there's a new way to hydrate that may intrigue you and your taste buds. And it happens to be light, tropical, naturally sweet — and, yes, made from chocolate. Well, kind of. Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Water is sourced from the pulp of the cacao fruit (the very same fruit that eventually gives us chocolate). Blue Stripes Vanilla Cacao Water Smooth and mellow, vanilla is the perfect just-sweet-enough yet still subtle flavor. The vanilla extract blends beautifully with the natural tang of the cacao fruit, yielding a crisp and refreshing treat that even feels a little bit indulgent (without the added sugar). All Cacao Waters contain nutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants for the ultimate refresh. $2.99 Shop Now you may not think of chocolate as 'refreshing,' but that's because we've all been distracted by the candy bar version. Cacao fruit is actually a superfruit that is packed with antioxidants, electrolytes, and essential nutrients, and Blue Stripes is one of the few brands that uses the entire cacao pod to make its products — not just the beans. That amounts to big benefits for both you and the planet. Expect more flavor, more nutritional value, and less waste. Eco-conscious people, take note: As much as we love the chocolate industry, it wastes a whopping 70 percent of the cacao pod during actual chocolate production. Only the beans are used in that process. By comparison, Blue Stripes upcycles the whole thing, including the beans, the shell, and the fruit. Honestly, this is great for everyone and everything involved — you, the farmers, and the planet as a whole. From a nutritional perspective, the difference is like night and day. Consuming the entire cacao fruit means you'll get vital fiber, minerals, and vitamins that support your overall health. (Not that you need an excuse to treat yourself to Blue Stripes' delicious beverages and snacks!) So, what does the water taste like? Imagine something crisp and clean with just a bit of a tropical tang, kind of like a cooler sibling of coconut water. It's never syrupy and there is absolutely no added sugar. Only two ingredients make up Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Water — triple-filtered water and organic cacao fruit puree. It packs a punch, delivering a naturally energizing vibe that feels great whether you're cooling down post-workout, guzzling during the work day, or sipping with a meal. And it's super affordable and comes in a variety of fruit-forward flavors, like mango, vanilla, passion fruit, and plain cacao, all of which are naturally delicious and capture cacao's lovely flavor profile. It's shelf-stable, too, so you can stock up and sip away whenever your heart desires. Some people even blend it into their smoothies for an added nutrient boost, which we highly recommend for the extra hydration and antioxidants! Blue Stripes was co-founded by Oded Brenner (yes, of Max Brenner chocolate fame) and Aviv Schwietzer with a goal of turning the chocolate industry on its head. By using the whole cacao fruit instead of tossing 70 percent of it away, the impact is huge and supports global sustainability efforts in an impressive way. If you're looking for a tasty new beverage that hydrates and nourishes, Blue Stripes Whole Cacao Water could be exactly the wellness upgrade you need.
