About Cupuaçu

Southern Bahia - Brazil

🌱 Origin and Botanical Identity of Cupuaçu


Native to the Amazon rainforest, cupuaçu belongs to the Malvaceae family, the same as cocoa. Its name derives from the Tupi-Guarani: “kupu” (cocoa) and “açu” (large), meaning “large cocoa”. The tree, known as cupuaçuzeiro, can reach up to 15 meters in height and produces oval fruits with brown skin and white, aromatic and acidic pulp.

🌿 Features of Cupuaçu

Cupuaçu is rich in:

  • Vitamins: A, C, B1, B2 and B3
  • Minerals: Phosphorus, calcium and potassium
  • Fatty acids: Oleic, stearic and palmitic
  • Antioxidants: Polyphenols and flavonoids

These components give cupuaçu anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and energetic properties.


🌿 What is the harvest season and where is our Cupuaçu grown?


Our cupuaçu pulp is obtained from fruits from orchards of integrated producers, all located in Bahia, in our region, where Cupuaçu production is abundant.


Each integrated product follows a specific agricultural calendar proposed by us, aiming for quality, such as ideal brix and pH.


We are located in Wenceslau Guimarães, in the Baixo Sul region of Bahia, one of the main cupuaçu production centers in Brazil, outside the Amazon region.



🏭 Industrial Uses of Cupuaçu

Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is an Amazonian fruit of high commercial value, widely used in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Its versatility, nutritional properties and sustainable origin make it a strategic raw material for several industrial segments.


1. Food Industry

  • Pulp: Used in the production of juices, nectars, ice cream, sweets, jellies and desserts.
  • Cupulate: A chocolate-like product made from fermented and roasted cupuaçu seeds. It is caffeine and theobromine-free, offering an alternative to traditional chocolate.

2. Cosmetic Industry

  • Cupuaçu Butter: Extracted from the seeds, it has high moisturizing power and is rich in essential fatty acids. Used in creams, lotions, soaps and hair products.

3. Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Medicinal Properties: The pulp and seeds contain antioxidant compounds, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which contribute to cardiovascular and immune health. All products are obtained sustainably, ensuring quality and socio-environmental responsibility.



✅ Certifications and Credibility

Graviola da Bahia has certifications that attest to the quality and safety of its products:

  • MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply): Registration of products and processes, ensuring compliance with Brazilian standards.
  • Health Surveillance: Health permit that ensures good manufacturing practices and food safety.
  • Regional Chemistry Council (CRQ): Certification that validates the chemical processes and analyses carried out by the company.


🌱 Commitment to Sustainability

The company adopts sustainable practices in its operations:

  • Use of Solar Energy: Photovoltaic system with 104 modules, generating a monthly average of 5,200 kWh.
  • Waste Management: Composting of organic waste and effluent treatment.
  • Ecological Construction: Installations with recycled tiles and use of rainwater.


🌍 National and International Market

Graviola da Bahia supplies cupuaçu pulp in various formats and volumes, serving industries in Brazil and abroad. Our main markets include countries such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and France, with special emphasis on European recognition.


Available Formats and Packaging

  • 180 kg drums
  • 20 kg bars
  • 1,000-liter IBC containers

Graviola da Bahia is the ideal partner for industries seeking quality, innovation and sustainability in the use of natural ingredients with high added value. Whether in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or agro-industrial sectors, we offer reliable solutions for an increasingly conscious and demanding market.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cupuaçu

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  • What is cupuaçu and why is it so valued in the industry?

    Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is a fruit native to the Amazon, closely related to cocoa, known for its white, creamy pulp with an intense aroma. Its skin is thick and brown, protecting a pulp rich in nutrients, such as fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. The plant is essential for the biodiversity of the forest and important for the economy of communities that live off extractivism and sustainable cultivation. Cupuaçu is highly valued in the industry for its versatility. The pulp is widely used in the production of juices, sweets, ice cream, liqueurs and other delicacies of regional and gourmet cuisine, standing out for its exotic flavor, which combines notes of white chocolate with tropical fruits. In addition, it has functional properties that make it ideal for the development of healthy foods and nutraceutical beverages. In the cosmetics industry, cupuaçu also occupies a prominent position, especially for the extraction of its butter, obtained from the seeds. This butter is famous for its high water absorption capacity, being an excellent moisturizing agent in creams, lotions and hair products. The pulp, in turn, is used in exfoliating soaps and sensory products, valued for its natural aroma and antioxidant properties. Another factor driving the appreciation of cupuaçu is the growing international demand for natural and exotic ingredients, especially those associated with sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Thus, cupuaçu has consolidated itself as a symbol of the Amazonian bioeconomy, with enormous potential to expand its presence in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.

  • What are the main industrial uses of cupuaçu?

    1. Food Industry Cupuaçu pulp is widely used in the food industry due to its creamy texture, exotic aroma and distinctive flavor. It is transformed into juices, nectars, ice creams, popsicles, sweets, jellies and fillings for chocolates and cakes. In addition, it is used in the production of liqueurs and artisanal wines, being valued as a typical ingredient of Amazonian biodiversity with great acceptance in the national and international markets. 2. Cosmetics Industry In the cosmetics industry, although cupuaçu butter is better known, the pulp is also used in the formulation of exfoliating soaps, moisturizing creams and sensory products. It is incorporated as an extract or freeze-dried, adding antioxidant properties and a natural aroma reminiscent of the Amazon, enhancing products that seek natural and regional appeal. 3. Pharmaceutical and Phytotherapeutic Industry Cupuaçu pulp contains polyphenols, vitamins and antioxidants, and is used in the production of food supplements and functional beverages. In addition, it is used in the development of cosmeceuticals, such as revitalizing facial masks, and stands out for its bioactive potential for promoting health and well-being. 4. Other Applications The gastronomic use of cupuaçu pulp is expanding, especially in gourmet cuisine, where chefs incorporate it into mousses, sauces and savory dishes. In international trade, the pulp is exported frozen or freeze-dried, meeting the demand of markets that value exotic flavors and natural products from the Amazon rainforest.

  • What are the nutritional benefits of cupuaçu?

    Rich in vitamins A, C and B complex (B1, B2 and B3), as well as minerals such as phosphorus, potassium and calcium, cupuaçu offers several health benefits. Its polyphenols and flavonoids help combat cellular aging and strengthen the immune system. The fruit also provides natural energy, making it an excellent option for functional and healthy products.

Cupuaçu for Industry

Quality raw material for the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agro-industrial industries. Graviola da Bahia is a company specialized in supplying 100% pure fruit pulp, without additives or preservatives, for the food industry in Brazil and abroad. Located in Wenceslau Guimarães, in the Baixo Sul region of Bahia, the company stands out for the quality of its products and its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Our product is pure, without added water or preservatives. We offer the cupuaçu “mass”, consisting of the whole fruit, frozen only without the skin and stems, and also the pure pulp, free of pulp and ready for industrial use.

Um coco é cortado ao meio em uma superfície de vime

Semi-refined

8mm sieve
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Um close de uma fatia de pão em um prato

Refined

1.5mm sieve

Available in 180 kg Drums, 20 kg Bars or 1,000 liter IBC Containers


Um desenho em preto e branco de duas setas apontando em direções opostas sobre um fundo branco.

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World leader in soursop production

The southern region of Bahia is a world leader in soursop production. The perfect climate for the species and the increasing technical development allow the development of fruits with high brix content and balanced pH for the production of pulp, juice, ice cream and yogurt. The production of large volumes with quality and regularity ensures that your product remains on the market all year round. In addition to soursop, we process cupuaçu, cajá and cocoa and we serve companies that need to process other fruits found in the region, such as acerola, pineapple and passion fruit, which can be processed with the same level of quality and compliance with the standards of the Ministry of Agriculture.

OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY


Graviola da Bahia is committed to supplying only high-quality raw materials. We only work with selected fruits supplied by people who are equally willing and determined to do the best. We abhor the shallow thinking, common in part of the raw material market, that, for example, it is only possible to pulp fruits if water, sugar and preservatives are added. Here we sell only pure fruit.

Concern about environmental impact

Graviola da Bahia actively works to preserve the environment, adopting Good Production Practices in the field and in the industry. •Rational water consumption: we make use of rainwater, used in bathrooms and toilets and to clean the facilities. •Rational consumption of electricity: industrial unit with natural lighting and ventilation system, minimizing the use of lamps and eliminating the need for air conditioning. •In-house generation of solar energy with a system composed of 104 Modules, generating a monthly average of 5,200 kW; •Use of ecological tiles, made with recycled material. •Effluent treatment; •Transformation of organic waste (peels and seeds) into fertilizer, through the composting system; •Treatment of sewage.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Graviola da Bahia is concerned with the integration of small producers, offering technical training and environmental awareness that results in improved educational levels and a consequent increase in quality of life, through the valorization of their production.

Assurance of technical quality

Graviola da Bahia has certifications that attest to its products. •Certificate from the Federal Council of Chemistry•Certificate of Registration for Graviola•Certificate of Registration for Cajá•Certificate of Registration for Cocoa•Certificate of Registration for Cupuaçu•Certificate from Health Surveillance