Madagascar Criollo-Only Cacao Beans (Unroasted)
Criollo-Only Cacao Beans (Unroasted)
Cacao beans of the Criollo variety are very rare and considered a delicacy. These beans are rich in aroma with a delicate yet complex, smooth flavor. They are also a good source of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Regularly eating them will have a positive effect on your health.
The Criollo variety gives a rich and pleasant taste. It makes them widely recognizable and different from cheaper cacao with no sour aftertaste.
This superfood is harvested from the fertile soils of Madagascar. They are washed, fermented, and sun-dried at low temperatures for several weeks. It helps to preserve natural enzymes.
Unroasted Cacao beans from the Criollo variety have an intense flavor of milk chocolate and gently roasted coffee. They are slightly acidic and have a mild dry aftertaste. These unshelled Criollo-only cacao beans contain more antioxidants than red wine or green tea.
With all of these good properties, our organic unroasted cacao makes a natural and powerful antidepressant. Adding this to your diet as a snack will result in boosting your immunity and energy.
- This unroasted Criollo-only cacao goes well on a cheese platter or with wine. As these beans are rich in calories, they are suitable as a quick snack for work or travel.
- These beans are an important source of tryptophan which helps in the formation of serotonin. This serotonin, known as the “feel-good” hormone, results in boosting your mood.
- Cacao develops its full potential at the right temperature. We give our cacao the time it needs. Our cacao is harvested exclusively by hand. Our experienced pickers examine each fruit and determine which beans have reached the perfect time for harvest.
- Our Unroasted Criollo-only beans are never artificially matured. These beans are sustainably grown, truly raw, and never heated outside of their natural fermentation process.