Dried Coffee Cherry (Cascara) — Premium Dehydrated

Country: Costa Rica

Region / Zone: Alajuela, Costa Rica

Product: Dried coffee cherry husk (cascara)

Traceability: Farm-to-market traceability; lab-tested by harvest

PROCESS & DEHYDRATION

Process: Extended, controlled dehydration — longer than a standard cascara drying cycle

Result: A drier, more stable product that is easier to mill and handle

Intended Use: Food and beverage applications

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

Our cascara has been studied for over a decade. Its nutritional profile was analyzed by CITA (Centro Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos) at the Universidad de Costa Rica, an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited food laboratory.

PESTICIDE RESIDUE SCREENING

Each harvest is screened by an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS multi-residue methods. Our most recent analysis found no residues within the analyzed spectrum.

PREMIUM & LAB-TESTED

Extended dehydration, independent testing and protective packaging make this a premium, lab-tested cascara for food and beverage use.

APPLICATIONS

Infusions & Tea: Hot or iced cascara infusions

Cold Brew & Beverages: Cold brew, kombucha, sodas and ready-to-drink beverages

Syrups & Extracts: Cascara syrups for cafés, cocktails and desserts

Brewing & Distilling: Craft beer and alcohol distillates

Flour & Baking: Mills easily into cascara flour for breads, cookies, bars and pastries

Food Ingredient: Granola, snack bars and blends

Why It Matters: Extended dehydration makes the cherry easier to grind and handle, expanding its uses well beyond infusions

NUTRITIONAL PROFILE (per 100 g)

Dietary Fiber: 35.11 g

Total Carbohydrates: 75.17 g

Available Carbohydrates: 40.06 g

Protein: 3.50 g

Fat: 1.02 g

Sodium: 45.99 mg

Energy: 768 kJ (183 kcal)

Antioxidants: Higher antioxidant content than green tea and berries such as blueberries

Source: Nutritional analysis by CITA – Universidad de Costa Rica.

Packaging: Keep the product sealed in its original bag, which is specially designed to preserve it

Shelf Life: Stored sealed, it keeps its properties for a minimum of 2 years

Environment: Handle in a clean area, away from direct sunlight

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, off the floor and away from walls

Odors: Keep away from strong odors, chemicals and cleaning products; cascara absorbs aromas easily

Utensils: Use only clean, dry utensils and containers

After Opening: Reseal the bag tightly right after each use and consume promptly

Stock Rotation: Use older stock first (first in, first out)

EXPORT

Export Capabilities: Dried coffee cherry prepared for commercial export