Cocoa Beans Organic 250 g

Organic Criollo cocoa beans

Cocoa beans, or the seeds from which cocoa is extracted, grow in pods on a tree known as the cacao tree or Theobroma cacao. Cocoa beans were so highly prized in the past that the Maya and Aztecs in Central and South America used them as a means of payment alongside gold.

Cocoa contains by far the highest levels of antioxidants of any foodstuff, as well as numerous minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron and calcium. Due to their zinc content, cocoa beans also play an important role in enzymatic reactions. At the same time, they are a source of protein and fibre. All of these are important for maintaining our health. It also contains numerous nutrients that have a positive effect on our cardiovascular system. At the same time, by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, it improves mood. In fact, it contains as many as 300 different compounds that can help lift our mood. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan, which is important for the production of serotonin, known as the ‘happiness hormone’. Furthermore, cocoa beans also contain chemical substances that the body produces when we fall in love, so it is no wonder that we often associate cocoa with love.

To benefit from all these positive effects, consuming just 25–30 grams of cocoa a day is sufficient, which is equivalent to about ten beans.

The criollo variety of cocoa is the most prized in the world. These cocoa beans are also organically grown.

Their flavour is reminiscent of chocolate, yet also of nuts.

Why buy our cocoa beans?

Quite simply because:

1. They come from certified organic farming and are therefore the very best we can offer you.

2. They are raw. What does that actually mean? It means that after harvesting, the cocoa beans or seeds are simply fermented and dried at low temperatures. They are not roasted or chemically treated in any way. As a result, this food of the gods, as it is often called, retains most of its nutritional value, including the antioxidants that are so important to us.

3. They are free from additives and other unnecessary ingredients.

4. Criollo cocoa is the finest and most prized variety of cocoa in the world.

A winning combination that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Packaging

An airtight zip-lock bag, ensuring the product retains all its freshness and aroma. The packaging protects against light and air, as it consists of several layers of protection that preserve the properties of the contents.

The packaging is very practical and can be recycled.

Origin

Peru