peruvian criollo ORGANIC cacao 

CRIOLLO organic CACAO BEANS

 

Our criollo organic cacao beans are organically grown and under fair trade compliance. Highly beneficial for health thanks to it is energetic and nutritious value,
Cacao beans are considered to be nature's anti-depressant. These beans contain dopamine, phenylethylamine (PEA) and serotonin, all of which are used to promote positive mental health and moods.

CRIOLLO CACAO NIBS

 

Cacao nibs are small pieces of crushed cacao beans  that have a bitter, chocolatey flavor.

They’re produced from beans derived from the Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao beans are dried after harvesting, then fermented and cracked to produce small, dark bits — or cacao nibs 100% organic.

CRIOLLO CACAO nibs sweetened with yacon

 

Want something sweet and healthy at the same time? Our criollo organic cacao nibs sweetened with yacon is the perfect match. Yacon syrup is healthy and delicious, and it has a very low impact on your blood sugar.

CRIOLLO organic CACAO LIQUOR

 

Cacao paste is the natural product of ground nibs, which are drawn from the fruit of the Theobroma Cacao tree. Cacao liquor, also called Cacao Paste, is made by crushing cacao beans into a liquid. This liquid quickly solidifies at room temperature and the result is cacao paste. It is naturally about 55% cacao butter and is an extremely smooth product great for use in any chocolate recipe. If you are looking for true dark chocolate, this is it.

CRIOLLO CACAO POWDER


Once the Criollo Cacao liquor is obtained, it is pressed to extract the cacao butter, leaving a solid mass called cacao presscake, then it is broken into small pieces to form kibbled presscake, which is then pulverized to form our delicious criollo cacao powder powder. 

CRIOLLO CACAO butter

 

Our organic cacao butter is an edible and natural fat that makes up roughly half the content of dried cacao beans. It has a wonderful rich flavour and is one of the key ingredients in the production of chocolate. It has a soft and creamy texture – an attribute that makes cacao butter appealing for use in food and cosmetic products alike.