KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - KTU
Drink
ECOTROPHELIA LITHUANIA 2019 - GOLD
ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE 2019 - Not awarded
GILE. Fermented acorn coffee
LITHUANIA - 2019 Fermented acorn coffee is an organic, innovative product with improved antioxidant properties
Most people believe that coffee is made exclusively from coffee beans. But that's not true! One of the more traditional sources of organic coffee comes from an oak trees acorn. An innovative solution is brought to life by reviving forgotten Lithuanian traditions & pairing them with modern technological methods!
An innovative product has been developed by the Food Science & Technology Laboratory of KTU, utilising 3 different kinds of fermentation, we have been able to rediscover the benefits of acorn coffee, some of these benefits include anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic properties!
The sustainable & tightly controlled production method developed by our team, using the most advanced biotechnology solutions, adds a whole range of useful features.
The strength of the Lithuanian oak lies in the cup of your acorn coffee!
The taste, aroma & texture of this coffee is so deliciously moreish, that it will keep you coming back time & time again, as an added bonus, it is also completely caffeine free! So its perfect for anyone at any time of the day.
Preservation methods : Dry.
Population targets : Adult. Diabetic. Dietary/Nutrition. Children. Senior. High energy. Vegetarian.
Components : Sugar. hazelnut.
Consumer timeframes : Dessert. Tea and sweet snack. Breakfast.
Innovations : Recipe. Process. Concept. Target population. Eco-conception.
