Intellectually Curious

Waste to Wonder: Cocoa Shells, Stingless Bee Honey, and the Future of Sustainable Chocolate


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Brazil’s Unicamp researchers turn cocoa bean shells—usually waste—into a cocoa-flavored bioactive ingredient, using native stingless bee honey as an edible solvent and ultrasound-assisted extraction. This pioneering approach boosts sustainability, extends shelf life, and could scale to other agricultural residues, creating a platform for healthier, greener food systems.


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Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault