The annual production of cocoa is approximately 4.7 million tons of cocoa beans, of which
only 10% corresponds to the cocoa bean and the remaining value corresponds to a high …

Cocoa bean shells (CBS) are one of the main by-products from the transformation of cocoa
beans, representing 10%‒17% of the total cocoa bean weight. Hence, their disposal could …

Background Cocoa shell is removed from the cocoa bean before or after the seeds are
roasted; it is considered a by-product of the cocoa industry that is usually underutilized or …

The aim of this work was to determine the chemical, technological and in vitro antioxidant
properties of co-products from the industrialisation of some tropical exotic fruits, such as …

Cocoa pod husk (CPH) is the main by-product (ca. 70–75% weight of whole fruit) of the
cocoa harvest, an important and economic crop in developing countries. It is a rich source of …

The food industry is continuously looking for new sources of dietary fiber (DF) to use as an
ingredient due to its well-known health benefits associated to its consumption. Usually, DF …

This study was conducted to evaluate the viability and the physical properties of
Bifidobacterium BB-12 microencapsulated by spray drying with partial replacement of …

Cereal products are consumed daily by the majority of the population. Popular belief is that
these cereal products, rich in carbohydrates, produce a high glycaemic response and may …

The incorporation of proteins has been long established in the bakery industry to obtain
enriched products, but they also take active part on the making process of sweet baked …

Demand for health oriented products such as low calories and high fiber product is
increasing. The aim of the present work was to determine the effect of the addition of potato …