The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the full utilization of cacao pod husks comprising the steps of debacterizing the pod surface and opening cacao the pods, separating the cacao pod husks from, cacao pulp, cacao placenta, cacao beans and cacao bean hulls, and drying separated cacao pod husks wherein separated and dried cacao pod husks are further processed by a method comprising the steps of a) grinding the cacao pod husks; b) optional acid extraction; c) a first enzymatic treatment; d) alkaline solubilization; e) a first decantation with centrifuge; f) ultrafiltration; g) acid extraction; h) a second decantation with centrifuge; i) a second enzymatic treatment; j) ultrafiltration and extract purification; k) concentration of the extract; l) drying of the concentrated extract. The invention also relates to extracts and compositions obtained thereof and their applications.

A water-containing chocolate-like confectionery, which comprises an oil-in-water type emulsified mixture, wherein the mixture has a water content of 20% by weight or less, and a water activity of 0.7 or less.

The invention provides a chocolate product comprising a chocolate shell containing a confectionery filling wherein the shell comprises at least 15 wt. % of the product and wherein the filling comprises at least one soluble dietary fibre in an amount of at least 40 wt. % and wherein the filling comprises less than 5 wt. % sugar or sugars and less than 5 wt. % sugar alcohols. The invention further provides a food product having a filling comprising a chocolate product according to the invention and methods of preparing a chocolate product of the invention comprising the steps of providing a chocolate shell and providing a confectionery filling, depositing the confectionery filling into the chocolate shell and optionally sealing the chocolate shell.