Ingredient

Cacao Fruit Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cacao fruit sugar as a natural sweetener in various food products. Its …

What it is

Cacao fruit sugar is derived from the pulp of the cacao fruit, which surrounds the cacao bean. This pulp is naturally sweet and can be processed into a sugar-like sweetener. It is a byproduct of chocolate production.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cacao fruit sugar as a natural sweetener in various food products. Its mild, fruity flavor complements items like chocolate, granola, and snack bars. It can also be used in beverages and baked goods.

Health notes

Cacao fruit sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of natural sugars and contains some antioxidants from the cacao fruit. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sweeteners, but specific evaluations for cacao fruit sugar are not widely published. Evidence on the health effects of consuming added sugars, including those from cacao fruit sugar, is ongoing.

Allergen info

Cacao fruit sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cacao Fruit Sugar

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Almond Butter Whole Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, Almond Butter Blue Stripes LLC Almond Butter Whole Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, Almond Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 600kcal 13.3Protein 50Fat 33.3Carbs Peanut Butter Banana Whole Cacao Granola, Peanut Butter Banana Blue Stripes LLC Peanut Butter Banana Whole Cacao Granola, Peanut Butter Banana Cereal 516kcal 16.1Protein 32.3Fat 38.7Carbs Maple Pecan Whole Cacao Granola, Maple Pecan Blue Stripes LLC Maple Pecan Whole Cacao Granola, Maple Pecan Cereal 484kcal 16.1Protein 32.3Fat 38.7Carbs Whole Cacao Granola 70% Dark Chocolate Plant-Based Superfood, Whole Cacao Granola Blue Stripes LLC Whole Cacao Granola 70% Dark Chocolate Plant-Based Superfood, Whole Cacao Granola Cereal 484kcal 16.1Protein 32.3Fat 38.7Carbs Creamy Oatmilk Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar, Creamy Oatmilk Blue Stripes LLC Creamy Oatmilk Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar, Creamy Oatmilk Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 40Fat 46.7Carbs Pure Dark Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar, Pure Dark Blue Stripes LLC Pure Dark Whole Cacao Chocolate Bar, Pure Dark Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 600kcal 6.7Protein 43.3Fat 46.7Carbs Cacao Fruit, Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Chips Whole Cacao Trail Mix, Cacao Fruit, Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Chips Blue Stripes LLC Cacao Fruit, Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Chips Whole Cacao Trail Mix, Cacao Fruit, Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Chips Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 559kcal 8.8Protein 41.2Fat 44.1Carbs Peanut Butter Banana Whole Cacao Trail Mix, Peanut Butter Banana Blue Stripes LLC Peanut Butter Banana Whole Cacao Trail Mix, Peanut Butter Banana Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 536kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 46.4Carbs Hazelnut Butter Whole 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, Hazelnut Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 633kcal 10Protein 53.3Fat 30Carbs Cold Brew Coffee 70% Cacao Whole Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, Cold Brew Coffee Blue Stripes LLC Cold Brew Coffee 70% Cacao Whole Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, Cold Brew Coffee Chocolate High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 567kcal 10Protein 46.7Fat 33.3Carbs Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Hazelnut Butter Blue Stripes LLC Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Covered Whole Cacao Beans, Hazelnut Butter Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 10Protein 40Fat 46.7Carbs Dark Chocolate Chocolate Covered Whole 70% Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Blue Stripes LLC Dark Chocolate Chocolate Covered Whole 70% Cacao Beans, Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 40Fat 46.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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