At Kaskade, we have chosen to make coconut blossom sugar one of our flagship ingredients. Under our brand Valayabrand, we were among the first to offer coconut sugar cubes in a "perfect" format, designed as much for the end consumer as for the industry.
Why coconut sugar is one of the most sustainable sugars
Coconut blossom sugar is produced from the nectar of coconut blossoms, harvested by hand by small local cooperatives in Indonesia. This nectar is then gently heated until crystallization to obtain an unrefined sugar, without bleaching agents or preservatives.
This method offers several major advantages:
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the coconut is not cut and remains productive for years;
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trees require little water and few inputs;
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plots are cultivated in the traditional way, without destroying habitat or losing biodiversity.
As a result, coconut sugar is one of themost sustainable sweeteners available on the market today, with a reduced environmental impact compared to many conventional sugars.
A differentiating nutritional and sensory profile
- Valaya coconut sugar is 100% pure and unrefined, with a Glycemic index of around 35, making it a slow-release sugar that generates fewer sudden variations in blood sugar levels than conventional white sugar. It naturally contains traces of vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, C) and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron.
On the taste side, it develops asweet caramel flavour which enriches hot drinks, desserts and gourmet preparations, without the addition of flavourings.
Valaya: coconut sugar cubes for retailers
Under the Valaya brand, we offer coconut blossom sugar cubes in a convenient format for consumers.
These cubes are designed for :
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Organic and specialty stores that want to offer a natural alternative to white sugar cubes;
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cafés, hotels and restaurants looking for a more sustainable solution for sweetening coffee and tea;
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brands looking for an inspiring reference to expand their sweet range.
Bulk ingredient for industry
For our industrial customers, we also supply coconut blossom sugar in bulk, adapted to the needs of chocolate, beverage, cookie, dessert or "better-for-you" products.
Industry benefits :
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a natural caramel taste that can sometimes be used to reduce other flavors;
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an unrefined sugar, easy to include in clean label recipes;
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a strong marketing argument: sustainable coconut sugar from cooperatives, with a traceable and valuable history.
Kaskade supports its customers in choosing the right grade, the right format and in securing supply via 6- to 12-month contracts.
Under your own brand or co-manufactured
Thanks to our experience with Valaya, Kaskade can help you :
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launch your own coconut sugar-based product (chocolate bars, drinks, instant mixes, etc.);
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develop a private label reference or a complete coconut sugar range;
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integrate this ingredient into a co-manufacturing project, from sourcing to production.