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Cupuaçu Seeds for Industry
Dehydrated cupuaçu seeds, high in fat content, a raw material for vegetable butters and cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients.
Theobroma grandiflorum
Origin and product profile
Dehydrated cupuaçu seeds, high in fat content — which broadens their appeal for producing vegetable butters and ingredients for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and specialty segments.
Drying is done in a solar oven, a cleaner process consistent with the product's sustainable positioning, since it avoids direct wood combustion and the waste associated with that method.
Growing region: Bahia's Baixo Sul region, from orchards of integrated growers who follow their own crop calendar, with a focus on quality.
Industrial applications
Cosmetics
Vegetable butter extracted from the seed, widely used in creams, moisturizers and personal care formulations.
Pharmaceutical
Raw material for specialty ingredients, drawing on the seed's high fat content.
Natural Ingredients
Vegetable butters for higher-value formulations, with Amazon biodiversity appeal.
Sustainability
Solar-oven drying, with no direct wood combustion, reducing process waste.
Frequently asked questions
How are cupuaçu seeds processed?
The seeds are extracted from the fruit and dried in a solar oven until reaching the ideal moisture level — a cleaner process that avoids the direct wood combustion used in other drying methods.
What are dehydrated cupuaçu seeds used for?
Their high fat content makes them an ideal raw material for vegetable butters and cosmetic, pharmaceutical and specialty ingredients, aimed at higher-value formulations.
Are the seeds traceable back to their origin?
Yes. The seeds come from orchards of integrated growers, all located in Bahia, with a crop calendar monitored by GB Industrial.
Is the drying process sustainable?
Yes. Solar-oven drying supports a cleaner production approach, avoiding direct wood combustion and the waste associated with that type of process.
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