Exploring Cocoa Honey-Based Drinks: A Technical-Scientific Mapping Perspective

Abstract

Products rich in cocoa are highly energetic and offer various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and vasodilatory properties. Cocoa production generates several by-products, including cocoa honey, a nutritious liquid extracted from the pulp of cocoa seeds. This by-product has the potential to develop functional beverages, catering to the growing demand for healthy foods. A search combining keywords and the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) code was performed in the Espacenet and Derwent (DWPI) databases. The scientific study investigated cocoa honey's composition, nutritional properties, and health effects, while the patent analysis sought to identify innovations related to its use. The goal was to provide insights into new functional and innovative products. The study revealed a need for more specific patents on cocoa honey, particularly at the national level.