Cacao Bean, Organic, Raw 200 g

THE CACAO BEAN IS A STRONG AND FULL-BODIED PART OF BAKING AND SNACKING 

The cacao bean is a strong and versatile ingredient in baking, cooking and snacking. Grab cacao beans and mix them into your trail mix, crush them and add a sprinkling into muesli, baking dough, ice cream or yogurt. You can also add crushed cacao beans into your smoothie for a stronger morning drink. Cacao beans on their own are very strong, almost bitter, and they truly take you to the origin of the cacao bean. Many sweeten cacao beans with honey or agave syrup, and turn them around in different spices. How does licorice powder cacao beans sound?  

ORIGIN 

The history of our Criollo variety cocoa beans take us to the depths of the Amazonian rainforest, where small family farmers grow cacao beans sustainably and according to ethical guidelines. Cultivation methods are developed by providing training and an optimal setting for cacao farming, and our sourcing partners are in close cooperation with the farming communities. This way, the farmers are guaranteed a fair wage, and their children are able to go to school. This ensures that typical problems of mass production, including child labour, are better supervised.  

Our sourcing partners are responsible for execution of the education, health care and other supporting functions that create wellbeing in the farming communities. The Organic Certificate ensures that the environment, people and animals are treated just and fair. Our partners have the SPP Certification that ensures funds for the children’s schooling and enables supervising guideline compliance.  

PREPARATION OF CACAO BEANS 

Ripe cacao beans are fermented for 4-5 days, during which the aromas of cacao develop and they turn from a shade of purple to a lovely brown. After fermentation the beans are dried, after which they are ready for use! 

Packaged in a factory that processes nuts (cashew, Brazil nut, pecan, pistachio, macadamia, hazel and walnuts), almonds, sesame seeds and whey protein (from milk).