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Jelena Panak Balentić¹, Đurđica Ačkar², Stela Jokić³

¹Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Kuhačeva 20, 31000 Osijek, Croatia. jelena.panak@ptfos.hr.

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Summary

Cocoa shells, a chocolate industry byproduct, offer a sustainable solution for organic waste. Rich in bioactive compounds, they present diverse applications in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.

Keywords:

bioactive compounds cocoa by-product cocoa shell reuse

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Waste Management
Food Science

Background:

Organic waste poses significant ecological and financial challenges for the process industry.
Efficient utilization of raw materials is crucial for sustainable production.
Cocoa shells are an abundant, underutilized byproduct of the chocolate industry.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the bioactive compounds present in cocoa shells.
To explore potential applications of cocoa shells in various industries.
To highlight the value of cocoa shells as a sustainable raw material.

Main Methods:

Literature review of published research on cocoa shells.
Analysis of nutritional composition and bioactive compounds.
Identification of potential industrial applications.

Main Results:

Cocoa shells are rich in protein, dietary fiber, ash, methylxanthines, and phenolics.
These compounds possess significant bioactive properties.
Potential applications span functional foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, energy, and biofuels.

Conclusions:

Cocoa shells represent a valuable, underutilized resource.
Their rich nutritional and bioactive profile supports diverse high-value applications.
Sustainable valorization of cocoa shells can mitigate waste and create new product opportunities.