Organic Cacao Beans (Raw)
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Organic Cacao Beans (Raw)
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Overview
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. It is ok to refrigerate.
Origin: Ecuador
Product ID: 7513
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. It is ok to refrigerate.
Origin: Ecuador
Product ID: 7513
Cacao beans are the dried and fermented seeds of the cacao plant. These hand-selected, raw organic cacao beans offer extraordinary richness and depth of flavor. Crack open a few for a concentrated burst of energy and good source of antioxidants, magnesium and fiber. Add them to smoothies, or crumble them over yogurt and desserts for a boost of guiltless chocolaty flavor.
3 Surprising Health Benefits of Cacao Beans
1) Antioxidant Powerhouse: The flavanols found in raw cacao have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and fight cell damage. Raw forms of chocolate, like these cacao beans, contain the highest concentrations of flavanols. Munch on some raw cacao beans to improve heart health and brain power.
2) Rich in Minerals: Cacao beans are an excellent source of iron, magnesium and even calcium. One cup of these organic cacao beans provides 429 milligrams of magnesium, which is 107 percent of the recommended daily value (RDV). The same serving also provides over 60 percent of the RDV for iron and 11 percent of the RDV for calcium.
3) Good Source of Fiber: Most Americans don’t get the recommended daily value for fiber, which is 25 to 30 grams a day from food, not supplements. Luckily, you can get five grams of dietary fiber in every one-ounce serving of raw cacao beans. The fiber found in this nutritious food can help support the digestive system and lower LDL cholesterol levels.
What Do Cacao Beans Taste Like?
Cacao beans have a rich dark chocolate flavor. They are chocolate in its simplest, unprocessed form with no additives.
How to Eat Cacao Beans
There are endless ways to enjoy cacao beans! Give one of these ideas a go:
- Mix them in trail mix for a boost of healthy chocolate goodness
- Crumble raw cacao beans over yogurt, ice cream or pudding
- Make a rich, homemade dark chocolate from scratch
- Blend cacao beans with frozen bananas and milk for a smoothie
- Eat them straight out of the bag
Did You Know?
Did you know that cacao beans are one of the richest sources of antioxidants in the world? This Mayan superfood was even traded as a form of currency in ancient Mesoamerica. As a food source, cacao beans had an intrinsic value and they were also very portable, which lent them well to travel and trade.
Ingredients:
Organic Cacao Beans Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and milk products.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)
Amount per serving | ||
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Calories | 180 | |
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 15g | 24% | |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 0mg | 0% | |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
Total Sugars 0g | ||
Protein 3g | ||
Calcium | 0% | |
Iron | 21% |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice
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Ratings & Reviews
– December 12, 2019
Eva, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Verified purchaser
They are a bit less “clean” than I expected them to be.. But when I blended them they taste as good as the ones I used to buy in one pound bags. My review is 4.8 in fact.... Yes, I recommend them!
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Size: 5lb bag
– December 19, 2022
Margaret, Salem, Oregon
Verified purchaser
I coarse-grind and use in double chocolate chip muffins in place of chocolate chips; makes a wonderful cold-brew cacao.
Size: 1lb bag
– November 6, 2022
Robert, Grants Pass, Oregon
Verified purchaser
Arrived in a few days. Very good looking. I use them to treat my asthma and COPD and to improve my over all heath. And of course use them with coffee and baking.
Size: 1lb bag
– May 1, 2022
Susan, New York, New York
Verified purchaser
Takes some time to get used to it - outer shell needs to be removed.
Size: 1lb bag
– April 5, 2022
Jean, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Verified purchaser
Squirell s loved them sat in the rain eating the cashews till they were gone
Size: 1lb bag
– March 11, 2022
Tina, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Verified purchaser
If you like coffee beans this is for you! I'm still looking how to include them in my eating habits and look forward to the possibilities.
Size: 1lb bag
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Ratings & Reviews
– December 12, 2019
Eva, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Verified purchaser
They are a bit less “clean” than I expected them to be.. But when I blended them they taste as good as the ones I used to buy in one pound bags. My review is 4.8 in fact.... Yes, I recommend them!
Featured Review
Size: 5lb bag
– November 6, 2022
Robert, Grants Pass, Oregon
Verified purchaser
Arrived in a few days. Very good looking. I use them to treat my asthma and COPD and to improve my over all heath. And of course use them with coffee and baking.
Size: 1lb bag
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