Confidential client
Cacao-free Chocolate
End to end product innovation
CHALLENGE
Create a chocolate bar without using cocoa, driven by sustainability concerns and the current issues facing the global cocoa industry. With cocoa prices doubling and climate disruptions threatening up to 25% of farms, the need for an alternative is urgent
APPROACH
Using residual ingredients from other industries and innovative ingredients that mimic the taste of cocoa while elevating the sensory experience. Leveraging Giuseppe, our AI platform, and the Synthesis tool, we optimized processes and controlled fermentation, allowing us to fine-tune ingredient ratios efficiently. This approach ensured precise flavor replication while reducing environmental impact.
REsult
Successfully developed a cocoa-free chocolate replicating traditional flavor and texture while reducing sugar by 40%. Using Giuseppe and precision fermentation, upcycled ingredients and sustainable crops were optimized. The product offers a scalable, sustainable, and ethical alternative to chocolate
The old fashioned way
Slow & Limited Innovation
Ingredient replacement has historically been a slow, trial-and-error process, with only a few companies managing to develop viable alternatives. Unlike NotCo, no other company has explored and applied the methods we use to create high-quality, sustainable chocolate replacements.
The NotCo way
AI-Powered Innovation
Beyond simply researching cocoa replacements, exploring, optimizing, and utilizing novel ingredients that enhance both texture and flavor. Our AI-driven approach accelerates innovation and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in food technology.
