About us
The Nukoko
Story
We’re a team of chocolate
experts on a mission to reimagine
the industry that we love.
But how?
We combine cutting-edge technology with precise
sensory analysis to recreate chocolate’s complex
flavour profile using the mighty fava bean.
the result?
A chocolate alternative that
performs like traditional chocolate
across all applications.
So good, you would be
surprised, it’s derived
from FAVA beans
Whether you’re looking for ingredients to future-proof your production, meet sustainability goals, or power up your product portfolio, welcome to Nukoko.
Our Process
The process
behind Nukoko
From bean-to-bar
01
European
sourcing
Fava beans grown in European soil enrich the land they’re cultivated in, naturally adding nitrogen while reducing fertiliser needs.
02
Innovative
process
Our proprietary process transforms fava beans, developing the complex flavour compounds that define great chocolate.
03
Precision
crafting
Our beans are then dried, roasted, winnowed and ground, creating additional flavour compounds, colour and aromas.
04
Final
formulation
The Nukoko powder forms the delicious base for a wide variety of products and applications.
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Reduced
Carbon
European
grown
ingredients
Secure
Global Supply
Full flavour
experience
1:1 replacement
ratio
Our Range
Our Range
Whether you’re a chocolatier, baker, or dessert maker – our ingredients will work across all applications in your range.
01
Coming soon
Nukoko Dark:
Rich & complex
02
Coming soon
Nukoko Milk:
Smooth & Creamy
03
Coming soon
Nukoko Vegan:
Milk alternative
04
Coming soon
Nukoko Powder:
Cocoa reducer or replacer
Meet the team
Meet the
Bean team
Contact our team
Our team brings together expertise in food science, biotechnology, chocolate manufacturing, and sustainable innovation.
Led by Professor David Salt and supported by industry veterans, we’re part of a larger movement towards sustainable food production. We work alongside forward-thinking manufacturing partners, environmental initiatives, and industry leaders who understand that tomorrow’s chocolate needs reimagining today.
Kit Tomlinson
Founder
Favourite Nukoko chocolate:
Milk Chocolate Nukoko
About:
Serial entrepreneur bringing successful food
brand scaling expertise to sustainable innovation.
Ross Newton
Founder
Favourite Nukoko chocolate:
Dairy-Free Nukoko
About:
Chocolate industry veteran turning a decade of
manufacturing experience into tomorrow’s solutions.
Professor David Salt
Founder
Favourite Nukoko chocolate:
Dark Nukoko Chocolate
About:
Driving our scientific breakthrough with 35 years of research
expertise and an insatiable curiosity for sustainable solutions.
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