Cocoa butter alternative from mango for food and confectionery
A sustainable cocoa butter alternative derived from mango, offering comparable texture, taste, and stability for food and confectionery applications, addressing the high cost and limited availability of cocoa butter.
Overview
This innovative solution involves developing a cocoa butter alternative derived from mango, specifically targeting food and confectionery applications. As cocoa butter faces increased scarcity and rising costs due to climate change and processing challenges, this alternative offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution. Mango butter can be optimized to match the sensory profile, texture, and stability of cocoa butter, presenting a viable option for manufacturers seeking to maintain product quality while reducing costs.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Derived from various mango varieties, particularly those grown in the American continent for easier access and sustainability.
- Optimized compositional ratio to closely mimic the chemical and physical properties of cocoa butter.
- Evaluated for texture, taste, and stability to ensure similar functionality in end products.
- Potential for large-scale production with easily accessible raw materials.
Technology readiness level
This solution is currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, involving analytical studies of mango butter composition and properties through comparative analysis with cocoa butter. Further validation and optimization are planned, including scale-up approaches for large-scale production and final formulation testing in food and confectionery products.
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