About Xoca
Xoca (pronounced "sho-ka") is a sparkling cacao fruit beverage created by a team of food scientists who recognized that the cacao fruit — long treated as waste by the chocolate industry — is one of nature's most nutritionally compelling ingredients. The brand was founded with a science-first approach: every formulation decision is grounded in research on the cacao fruit's unique combination of antioxidants, minerals, and natural sugars.
With 50% cacao fruit juice content, Xoca has one of the highest juice concentrations among sparkling cacao beverages on the market. This high percentage delivers a bold, authentic cacao fruit flavor while still maintaining the light, effervescent character that makes it easy to drink.
Products
Xoca focuses on functional sparkling beverages built around upcycled cacao fruit:
| Product | Juice Content | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Xoca Sparkling Cacao | 50% cacao fruit juice | Canned, ready-to-drink |
Functional Benefits
Xoca's formulation is designed to deliver real nutritional value:
- 50% juice content — significantly higher than most competitors in the sparkling cacao space
- Antioxidant-rich — cacao fruit polyphenols contribute to a high ORAC value
- Natural electrolytes — potassium and magnesium from the cacao fruit support hydration
- Low glycemic — the natural sugars in cacao fruit have a lower glycemic impact than many conventional sweeteners
- No artificial ingredients — clean label with recognizable ingredients
The flavor profile is tropical and citrus-forward, with a mild acidity that pairs well with carbonation.
Sourcing and Sustainability
Xoca's entire product concept is built on upcycling:
- Upcycled cacao fruit — the juice is made from fruit pulp that would otherwise be discarded during cocoa bean fermentation and drying
- Waste reduction — every bottle of Xoca represents cacao fruit diverted from decomposition
- Farmer economics — sourcing fruit pulp creates a new revenue channel for cacao growers
- Science-driven processing — the founding team's food science background informs how the juice is extracted and preserved to maximize both flavor and nutrition
- Upcycled Certified — verified by the Upcycled Food Association
The food science expertise behind Xoca means the brand approaches sustainability not as a marketing story but as an engineering challenge: how to capture as much nutritional and flavor value from the cacao fruit as possible.
Where to Buy
Xoca is available in the United States and through online channels:
- Natural grocery stores — stocked in the sparkling beverage and functional drink aisles
- Online retailers — available through Amazon and specialty beverage platforms
- Direct-to-consumer — via drinkxoca.com
- Food service — available to restaurants and bars as a premium non-alcoholic mixer
Xoca's high juice content and science-backed positioning make it a standout in the growing cacao juice category, particularly among consumers who prioritize functional nutrition in their beverage choices.