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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

Cacao Beans (Whole)

Cacao beans are the fermented and roasted seeds of the cacao tree (aka … the most important ingredient in chocolate)! Make a wish with each one before enjoying them as a delicious snack, or keep them around to enjoy their energy and make offerings of gratitude.

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Cacao beans are the fermented and roasted seeds of the cacao tree (aka … the most important ingredient in chocolate)! Make a wish with each one before enjoying them as a delicious snack, or keep them around to enjoy their energy and make offerings of gratitude.

These cacao beans come from 300 small (1-5 acre) organic family farms in the foothills of southern Belize. 75% of our farming families are indigenous Q’eqchi’ and Mopan Maya, and they grow their cacao trees with deep respect and understanding of the local ecology.

In this lush rainforest ecosystem, farmers harvest the ripe cacao pods, crack them open with a machete, and scoop out the fruit and seeds. Next fermentation transforms the flavor to the sensual taste of chocolate, and the seeds dry in the warm tropical sun. We low-temperature roast them at our factory, keeping the beneficial compounds of the cacao intact while bringing out the flavor. This is exactly how we learned in Oaxaca Mexico, using a clay comal and coals from an open fire! 

We recommend peeling the cacao beans with a gentle twist of the fingers before consumption.

ORGANIC - VEGAN - PALEO - KOSHER - KETO APPROVED - SUGAR FREE - GMO FREE - SOY FREE - GLUTEN FREE

 

Regular price
$38.00
Regular price
$28.00
Sale price
$38.00
3 reviews
  • Andrew J. H.
    Verified Buyer
    1 year ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Nice Product, Good Quality, but tough to peel

    These beans were nicely roasted and have a earthy dry flavor like one might expect. They are a fun snack. I use them especially if I'm trying to calm a craving as the lack of sugar/sweet combined with the time it takes to peel can cut that a bit; Let alone if cacao's nutrient affects act fast enough to contribute.

    Speaking of the peeling though, that is my one star deduction, and I almost feel bad making it as I don't think there's much that can be done related. I discuss so others get a clear picture: I knew I was in for the peeling the shell off when I purchased, it's not a conceptual oversight. What I didn't know is that the shell is actually quite thin to try and separate, and the inner bean can crumble pretty easily. As such peeling without getting the shell and bean mixed up anyways can be quite challenging. It's not like cracking a nut like I originally had been imagining. I'll still get some nibs out of it though. Luckily Ora's great customer service confirmed for me that a couple little bits of shell aren't really toxic to worry about.

  • Michael N.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    5 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    100% cacao beans

    I like 100% chocolate and firefly chocolate gives me exactly the cacao beans that I like

  • Drew
    Verified Buyer
    7 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Thanks so much for this blessing!

    I've been sharing the roasted beans with just about everyone I meet and it's been a period of such light and enjoyment. Thank you for making this world a more blissful place... or tapping into what's already there, and helping others on the way.