Chicago, Illinois - Cocoa prices hit record highs in 2024, reaching almost $10,000 per metric ton due to global supply issues, poor farm investment, and speculation.

For bakeries and food manufacturers, these rising costs make it essential to find affordable alternatives without losing flavor.

That’s where Cocoa Butter Buds from Butter Buds come in. Made from real cocoa fat, this concentrated powdered ingredient provides rich chocolate flavor at a lower cost.

It’s a great way to replace part of the cocoa powder in your recipes while keeping the delicious chocolate taste consumers love.

Cocoa Butter Buds offers a balanced chocolate flavor with subtle sweet and nutty notes. It enhances the mouthfeel and depth of chocolate in recipes like frostings, drinks, and baked goods.

Because it’s concentrated, only a small amount is needed—helping reduce overall ingredient costs.

For example, in hot chocolate mixes, Cocoa Butter Buds can reduce cocoa powder use from 10% to 8% while still rounding out sweetness and bitterness.

In chocolate frosting, combining it with Buttermilk Buds or Ghee Buds allows for a 30–40% cocoa reduction, without sacrificing taste.

With today’s high cocoa prices, Cocoa Butter Buds helps manufacturers protect profit margins while still delivering the flavor people expect.

Whether you're making brownies, cakes, or drinks, this ingredient offers a smart and tasty solution to rising costs.

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