OVERVIEW:

Incas considered cacao the "drink of gods" and its deep chocolate flavor can be described as slightly bitter and nutty. Cacao is used abundantly in food and other consumables. The deep dark chocolate flavor is perfect when added to baked goods, smoothies or trail mixes. Nibs have a crunchy texture and intense flavor.

Organic cacao is packed with powerful nutrients, antioxidants, and is an excellent source of fiber and iron. It is also one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium and has more calcium per serving than cow’s milk. Cacao is a great source of four scientifically proven bliss chemicals (serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine) associated with feelings of wellbeing.

LATIN:

Theobroma cacao

ORIGIN:

Peru

CULTIVATION:

Organic

PARTS USED:

Beans

WHAT'S COOKING:

Cacao Nib and Oat Scones

Lemon & Almond Butter Oat Bites

Mint Chocolate Chip Cauliflower Smoothie Bowl

Simple Overnight Bircher Muesli

Cacao Nibs Roasted

Name: Cacao Nibs Roasted
SKU: 1021

SKU: 1021

$6.00

Quantity

Specific: Cacao bean contains caffeine.

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Cacao and cocoa are kind of the same thing... they're also very different! Cacao beans provide the basis for all chocolate products.

Cacao:

Cacao is a pure form of chocolate that comes very close to the raw and natural state in which it is harvested. Minimally processed, raw cacao products contain little or no added sugar and are higher in antioxidants than more highly processed products.

Cocoa

Cocoa has been processed with high heat. This changes the molecular structure of the cacao bean, reducing the enzyme content and lowering the overall nutritional value. However, even after this process, cocoa still has several beneficial nutritional properties.
Store herbs and spices in tightly capped containers and keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Here are the suggested shelf lives of each spice category:

Ground spices and blends (nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric): 4 to 8 months

Herbs (basil, oregano, parsley): 1 to 2 years

Whole spices (cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks): 4 years

Seeds: 4 years (except for poppy and sesame seeds, which should be discarded after 2 years)

Extracts: 4 years (except for vanilla, which will last forever)