The Sweetest Surprise: How We Stumbled Upon the Best-Tasting Fruit Leather

We weren’t looking for it. In fact, we didn’t even know it existed. But somewhere between our deep love for cacao and our obsession with finding foods that feel good and taste good, we stumbled upon something unexpected—something that, once we tried it, we couldn’t believe wasn’t everywhere already.

Dried cacao fruit.

Not chocolate. Not the bean. But the fruit—the part that’s usually tossed aside, despite being ridiculously delicious. Sweet, tangy, and naturally packed with flavor, it reminded us of the fruit leathers we grew up eating, only way better.

The Process: From Forgotten to Unforgettable

Most people don’t realize that cacao starts as a tropical fruit. Inside every colorful cacao pod, there’s a soft, juicy pulp surrounding the beans. This pulp is what gives chocolate its first fermentation step, but after that? It’s usually discarded.

That’s where we saw an opportunity—not just to rescue something overlooked, but to turn it into something people could fall in love with.

By gently drying the cacao fruit, we’re left with a chewy, caramel-like candy that tastes somewhere between mango, peach, and citrus, with a hint of honey. No added sugar. No weird ingredients. Just pure, upcycled deliciousness.

Why We Had to Share It

The first time we tried dried cacao fruit, we were hooked. The second time, we started passing it around to friends. By the third time, we knew—this wasn’t just a snack; it was something special.

It didn’t take long before people were obsessed. At farmers markets, coffee shops, and anywhere we shared it, the response was the same:
"Wait… why is this so good?"
"This has no added sugar??"
"Where can I get more?"

So here we are—on a mission to spread the word. To offer an alternative to processed sugar. To celebrate an upcycled, better-for-you, straight-from-nature candy that’s been hiding in plain sight.

Cacao fruit was never meant to be forgotten. And if we have anything to do with it, it won’t be.

Try it, share it, fall in love with it—just like we did.