Cocoa production produces various types of
interesting waste. Usually, the use of this waste
as raw material for new products is very limited.
However, a greater understanding of the composition
of this waste could increase their value
allowing the producer countries, which are often
Developing Counties, to implement new production
cycles. This could also provide positive
benefits for local economies.
In this paper, after a brief review of the cocoa
market, an analysis has been prepared on the
characteristics of the different types of waste
from a chemical and commodity group perspective.
Finally, potential uses of cocoa waste in food
and non-food sectors were identified
