The Freecao cocoa-free chocolate products are being launched in Italy from Foreverland as a series of treats perfect for health-conscious consumers to incorporate into their regime.
The products include pralines and a panettone, which are both crafted with carob instead of traditional cocoa. The use of carob helps the products to maintain a chocolate-like taste, but with added benefits like a low glycemic index level, high antioxidant content and high fiber levels. The products also require 90% less water than cocoa-based alternatives and generate 80% fewer emissions to boot.
CMO of Foreverland Giuseppe D'Alessandro spoke on the Freecao cocoa-free chocolate products saying, "A high-quality panettone, synonymous with tradition, becomes a vehicle for innovation and change as the first step in developing products and collaborations that are not only good in taste but also for the planet and the future."
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Products
Freecao from Foreverland is Arriving in Italy with Two Products
Trend Themes
1. Cocoa-free Chocolate - Incorporating carob instead of cocoa in chocolate products offers health-conscious consumers a low glycemic index, high antioxidant content, and high fiber levels.
2. Low-water Chocolate - Cocoa-free chocolate products require 90% less water than traditional cocoa-based alternatives.
3. Low-emission Chocolate - Cocoa-free chocolate products generate 80% fewer emissions compared to cocoa-based alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Health Food - Health-conscious consumers can find cocoa-free chocolate products appealing due to their low glycemic index, high antioxidant content, and high fiber levels
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can benefit from the use of carob as a cocoa alternative, as it requires significantly less water and generates fewer emissions.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The development of cocoa-free chocolate products presents an opportunity for the sustainable packaging industry to collaborate in providing environmentally friendly options.