{"title":"Cacao | Beans \u0026 Nibs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"madagascar-cacao-beans-unshelled","title":"Madagascar Cacao Beans (Unroasted)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMadagascar Cacao Beans (Unroasted)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCacao beans are the \u003cem\u003eseeds\u003c\/em\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eTheobroma cacao tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. They can be sourced from several countries, including Madagascar. \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaw cacao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e beans are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epicked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epods of the tree. \u003c\/b\u003eCacao\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e beans look like coffee beans and can be eaten raw but they taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebitter. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCacao cultivation was introduced in Madagascar at the beginning of the 20th century. They are harvested from May to October during the dry season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is mainly originated in the \u003cstrong\u003eSambirano Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e of northwestern\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar.\u003c\/strong\u003e This region is renowned for producing Madagascar's \u003cstrong\u003efinest cacao beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d7670c;\"\u003eThis product is manufactured by carefully selecting raw materials followed by traditional fermentation technology. Then it is sun-dried with the right moisture percentage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnroasted Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for chocolate processing. These beans contain all the nutritional properties. It has \u003cstrong\u003enatural aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d76000;\"\u003eRaw organic cacao beans are full of antioxidants. They are eaten for the flavonoids. It reduces anxiety and can also improve your mental health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eCacao beans are the main ingredient used in the production of chocolate. They can be used as a flavoring in various foods, such as desserts, ice creams, and drinks. Cacao extracts are sometimes used in dietary supplements and functional foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eIn addition to making chocolate, cacao can be added to chocolate confectionaries to create a nice crunchy texture. In cooking, they can be used with red meat and white fish, as well as almonds. They are also suitable for making rum products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eCacao is known as a superfood. Therefore, buyers who want to consume chocolate for its health benefits want a chocolate bar with less sugar and more cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eThis product is vegan and without allergens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Madagascar Chocolate Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982205763889,"sku":"MCB_UNS_000","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0058\/1169\/files\/cacao-or-cocoa-better-one.jpg?v=1703751048"},{"product_id":"criollo-only-cacao-beans-unshelled","title":"Madagascar Criollo-Only Cacao Beans (Unroasted)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCriollo-Only Cacao Beans (Unroasted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCacao beans of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCriollo variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eantioxidants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Regularly eating them will have a positive effect on your health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Criollo variety gives a rich and pleasant taste. It makes them widely recognizable and different from cheaper cacao with no sour aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis superfood is harvested from the fertile soils of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. They are washed, fermented, and sun-dried at low temperatures for several weeks. It helps to preserve natural enzymes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #196cdf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnroasted Cacao beans\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eCriollo variety\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6700;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6700;\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6700;\"\u003eCacao 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6700;\"\u003eOur Unroasted Criollo-only beans are never artificially matured. These beans are sustainably grown, truly raw, and never heated outside of their natural fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Madagascar Chocolate Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982858502449,"sku":"CRL_UCB_000","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0058\/1169\/files\/Screenshot_82.png?v=1724208346"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.madagascarvanillafarm.com\/collections\/cacao-beans-nibs.oembed","provider":"Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}