Mesquite coffee: a natural caffeine-free alternative with high functional value
Mesquite coffee, made from the roasted pod of the Prosopis pallida tree, is an ancestral beverage from the north of Peru that today is positioned as a healthy alternative to traditional coffee. Available in instant and roasted formats, this product adapts to both the direct consumption market and industrial use.

What is Mesquite coffee?
It is a beverage elaborated from the drying, roasting and grinding of Mesquite pods. The result is a soluble powder or roasted bean that offers a sensory experience similar to coffee, but without caffeine and with a remarkable nutritional profile.

Properties and benefits

• Naturally caffeine-free: ideal for people sensitive to stimulants.
• Rich in prebiotic fiber, so it supports intestinal health.
• Source of antioxidants: helps fight oxidative stress.
• High mineral content: such as iron, magnesium and calcium.
• Unlike conventional coffee, Mesquite coffee can be consumed at any time of the day without disturbing sleep or generating gastric acidity.

Available formats

• Instant: soluble when in contact with hot water, ideal for domestic and foodservice use.
• Roasted: can be filtered like traditional ground coffee.

Industrial applications

• Coffee substitute in caffeine-free functional blends.
• Ingredient for instant beverages
• Use in bakery, ice cream, desserts or energy bars
• Base for RTD (ready-to-drink) beverages in healthy or stimulant-free lines

Added value

• Vegan, gluten and additive free product.
• Sourced from sustainable harvesting systems in arid areas of northern Peru.