Crushed Cocoa Beans Organic 250 g

Organic Criollo cocoa beans, crushed

Cocoa beans, or the seeds from which cocoa is extracted, grow in pods on a tree known as the cacao tree or Theobroma cacao. In the past, crushed cocoa beans were so highly prized that the Maya and Aztecs in Central and South America alongside gold used them as a means of payment.

Cocoa contains by far the most antioxidants of any other foodstuff, as well as numerous minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron and calcium. It is also a rich source of protein and fibre. All of these are important for maintaining our health. By increasing serotonin levels in the brain, it improves mood. In fact, it contains as many as 300 different compounds that can help lift our mood. As cocoa is unroasted (raw), it is slightly more bitter than we are used to, but it is therefore much healthier. To benefit from all its positive effects, consuming just 25–30 grams of cocoa a day is sufficient.

The Criollo variety of cocoa is the most prized cocoa in the world. These cocoa beans are also organically grown.

To make them easier to eat, the hard cocoa beans are crushed into smaller pieces.

Their flavour is reminiscent of chocolate, yet also of nuts.

Why buy our crushed cocoa beans?

Quite simply because:

1. They come from certified organic farming and are therefore the very best we can offer you.

2. They come from raw beans. What does that actually mean? It means that after harvesting, the cocoa beans or seeds are simply fermented and dried at low temperatures. They are not roasted or chemically treated in any way. As a result, this food of the gods, as it is often called, retains most of its nutritional value, including the antioxidants that are so important to us.

3. They are free from additives and other unnecessary ingredients.

4. Cocoa criollo is the finest and most prized variety of cocoa in the world.

A winning combination that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Packaging

An airtight zip-lock bag, ensuring the product retains all its freshness and aroma. The packaging protects against light and air, as it consists of several layers of protection that preserve the properties of the contents.

The packaging is very practical and can be recycled.

Origin

Peru