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Evaluate it diluted
Dilute the sample in water to better appreciate its aromatic complexity and balance.
Fermented Ingredients / Fermented Cascara
Fermented Cascara
A fermented coffee fruit ingredient with bright, cherry-like notes and reduced bitterness for beverage formulations.
Our fermented cascara ingredient is made from coffee fruit and brings a fruitier, more complex flavor profile to beverage formulations. It reveals rich cherry-like notes while reducing the bitterness often associated with traditional cascara tea. It is particularly well suited to energy drinks and functional beverages, and it gives product developers a distinctive clean-label ingredient for flavor innovation and product differentiation.
Product details
Recommended Usage
3% – 10%
Available Formats
20 L · 1000 L SpaceKraft®
Processing Options
Raw · Pasteurized
Shelf Life
24 Months
Certifications
Benefits of our fermented cascara
Enhanced Fruity Character
Distinctive Cherry-Like Notes
Reduced Bitterness
Improved Bioavailability Through Fermentation
Clean Label Ingredient
Consistent Industrial Quality
Sensory profile
Acidity
LowHigh
Flavor Intensity
LowHigh
Body / Mouthfeel
LowHigh
Flavor Enhancement
LowHigh
Applications
Energy Drinks
Functional Sodas
RTD Teas
Mocktails & Lemonade
Wellness ShotsFormulation tips
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Keep raw samples refrigerated
When supplied raw, our fermented cascara contains active cultures and should be kept refrigerated, as fermentation can continue over time.
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Formulating with sugar
In live formulations, added sugars can restart fermentation and alter flavor. Keep refrigerated and consider pasteurization for stability.
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Balance the acidity
Our fermented cascara is naturally acidic, but a properly balanced formulation should not taste like vinegar. Balance the dosage to bring out its complexity.
Why formulate with fermented cascara?
CREATE DISTINCTIVE FLAVOR PROFILES
Adds fruity complexity and cherry-like notes that help differentiate energy drinks and functional beverages.
IMPROVE FLAVOR BALANCE
Reduced bitterness creates a smoother, more balanced flavor profile while preserving cascara’s distinctive botanical character.
SUPPORT CLEAN-LABEL INNOVATION
Offers a recognizable botanical ingredient for differentiated clean-label formulations and flavor innovation.
HIGH-VOLUME CAPACITY
Built for commercial scale, with the production capacity to support high-volume applications and growing demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Need more technical information?
Technical documentation and additional product information are available upon request. Our team can also help you evaluate the ingredient for your specific formulation.
Technical Data Sheet · Product Specifications · SDS / MSDS available upon request
