Cocoa Bean Shell—A By-Product with Nutritional Properties and Biofunctional Potential

Cocoa bean shells (CBS) are one of the main by-products from the transformation of cocoa beans, representing 10%‒17% of the total cocoa bean weight. Hence, their disposal could lead to environmental and economic issues. As CBS could be a source of nutrients and interesting compounds, such as fiber (...

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Main Authors: Olga Rojo-Poveda, Letricia Barbosa-Pereira, Giuseppe Zeppa, Caroline Stévigny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1123