CACAO BEANS RAW 11 LBS CASE

The cacao beans RAW, the basis of cocoa and chocolate, is one of Mexico’s many culinary gifts to the world. Cacao beans come from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao).

Ingredients:

• Criollo and Trinitario
• RAW Cacao Beans

The main area for cacao cultivation is in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco, known for its cacao for over three thousand years, since Olmec times. Cacao became especially prominent in later centuries among the Maya in south-eastern Mexico and the Aztecs in central Mexico, playing a key role in indigenous culture and economy. Among Mexico’s indigenous peoples, cacao beans were ground by hand and then mixed with water, ground corn, and chile pepper often flavored with vanilla or some other tropical plant. This drink was known as chocolate.

5 Benefits of Raw Cacao

• 40 Times the Antioxidants of Blueberries.
• Highest Plant-Based Source of Iron.
• Full of Magnesium for a Healthy Heart and brain.
• More Calcium Than Cow’s Milk.
• A Natural Mood Elevator and Anti-Depressant.
• Brew Up A Hot (or Cold) Chocolate Milk.
• Whizz Into a Smoothie.

Can you eat cacao beans?

Cacao fruit is certainly edible raw. For a video on what that’s like, see this: In terms of cacao beans, that’s a slightly different story. They certainly are edible, but they taste bitter and are relatively unpalatable to some — although others don’t mind the bitter taste.

What is the shelf life of cacao raw beans?

If cared for properly, our cacao raw beans have a shelf life of two to three years. To preserve the freshness of this product: Avoid exposure to heat. The powder will remain fresh if stored at room temperature or below.

How long can you keep cacao raw beans?

Roasting and shelling your beans can help to extend their shelf life. Once roasted, shelled, and broken into smaller pieces called nibs, the beans can last for up to two years when stored in polyethylene plastic-lined jute bags, according to the Malaysian Cocoa Board.