Madagascar Cacao Butter
Madagascar Cacao Butter
Cacao beans are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. They can be sourced from several countries, including Madagascar. Raw cacao beans are picked from the pods of the tree. Cacao beans look like coffee beans and can be eaten raw but they taste very bitter.
It is mainly originated in the Sambirano Valley of northwestern Madagascar. This region is renowned for producing Madagascar's finest cacao beans.
Madagascar Cacao butter is the result of pressing the cacao mass, it is the liquid part of the process. It is a dietary fat extracted from cacao beans. It is made from cacao beans, which are the seeds of the Theobroma Cacao tree.
Its name comes from its appearance - pale yellow with a strong cocoa-like taste and aroma. Despite the word "butter" in the name, this fat is completely vegan and plant-based and comes only from cacao beans.
Cacao butter is an essential ingredient for many chocolatiers who make truffles, candies, and more. This makes the chocolate easier to handle and shape. Adding cocoa butter also increases the shine of the chocolate.
- Cacao Butter is a popular ingredient in cosmetics, due to its moisturizing properties. It is naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
- Some chocolatiers add extra cacao butter to the chocolate to improve texture and mouthfeel. Adding this product helps to enhance the taste, making the chocolate creamier and melt faster.
- Cacao butter is very healthy for the human body if consumed in moderation. It is also a good source of magnesium, iron, and vitamin E. In addition, cacao butter is full of powerful antioxidants, and flavanols. These benefits can be found in a Non-deodorised variety of Cacao butter.
- This cacao butter does not contain additives or other harmful products. It has a shelf life of almost three to five years.