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July 21, 2026 · Industry Watch

AAK launches new cocoa butter equivalent

AAK launches new cocoa butter equivalent

A new vegetable fat alternative aims to improve performance for enrobed confectionery products.

AAK has introduced ILLEXAO EN 10, a cocoa butter equivalent designed specifically for enrobing applications. The new product is intended to provide manufacturers with greater formulation flexibility and improved performance.

According to Food & Beverage Asia, there is a growing global trend among manufacturers to increase the use of vegetable fat alternatives to cocoa butter. This new offering from AAK is designed to overcome common enrobing challenges, even when applied at high levels.

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