☕🥤 Turning Coffee Waste into Wellness!

What is Cascara?

Cascara, the dried outer skin of coffee cherries, has long been discarded or composted. Today, thanks to innovations in ingredient valorization and food upcycling, cascara is being reimagined as a nutrient-dense, multifunctional ingredient perfect for both food and beverage applications.

Rich in clean caffeine, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, this once-overlooked byproduct now fuels functional product innovation while promoting circular economy practices within the coffee industry.

At the intersection of food science, sustainability, and wellness, cascara offers a powerful opportunity for brands, formulators, and consumers seeking clean-label, plant-based solutions that deliver both flavor and function.

The Functional Power of Cascara

Cascara brings a compelling combination of wellness and sustainability, making it a standout ingredient for both food and beverage sectors:

☕ Naturally Caffeinated: Provides a smooth, sustained energy lift with a gentle caffeine curve - ideal for clean-label energy drinks, snacks, and wellness formulations.

🌿 Rich in Polyphenols: Contains chlorogenic acids and other bioactives, supporting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular health.

🍓 Mildly Sweet & Fruity: Offers subtle sweetness and fruity notes, making it perfect for low-sugar, clean-label applications in both beverages and snacks.

🌾 High in Dietary Fiber: Supports digestive health, satiety, and gut wellness, aligning with the rising demand for fiber-enriched foods and drinks.

Versatile Applications of Cascara in Food & Beverages

Cascara’s unique nutritional and sensory profile makes it a highly versatile ingredient across the food and beverage industry, unlocking new product possibilities:

🔹 Functional Beverages & RTDs: Clean-label energy drinks, cascara teas, sparkling infusions, and botanical beverages.

🔹 Snacks & Bakery Products: Fiber- and antioxidant-enriched bars, cookies, cereals, and baked goods with added natural sweetness.

🔹 Plant-Based Dairy & Yogurt Alternatives: Adds wellness appeal, flavor complexity, and fiber to plant-based milks, yogurts, and ice creams.

🔹 Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Ideal for health-focused powders, capsules, and wellness shots delivering clean energy and antioxidant benefits.

GroupG’s Functional Cascara Lineup

At GroupG, we harness the potential of cascara to create refreshing, nutrient-rich products that bridge food and beverage innovation:

🍒 Acerola - Peach Cascara

🔹 A vibrant blend of Vitamin C-packed acerola cherry and sun-ripened peach, powered by cascara’s gentle caffeine.

🔹 Ideal for active individuals looking for a natural antioxidant lift without synthetic stimulants.

🍐 Pear - Chamomile Cascara

🔹 A calming fusion of juicy pear and soothing chamomile, elevated with cascara’s subtle energy.

🔹 Crafted for midday calm and mental clarity, with a caffeine profile that supports focus - minus the crash.

🤝 Let’s Create the Future of Wellness Together

At GroupG, we believe the future of innovation should taste exceptional, deliver real wellness benefits, and drive positive impact. Let’s collaborate to create the next wave of functional foods and beverages - where sustainability, science, and bold, crave-worthy flavors come together!