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Our organic cacao nibs are made from cacao pods that are naturally fermented in banana leaves in the shade for three to five days. Shelled and husked, the nibs are never roasted or exposed to any additional heat so they maintain their delicate flavor. These cacao nibs come from beans raised...
Visited this artisan chocolate producer while staying at the nearby Big Falls Lodge. Had an very interesting talk about Cacao by the owner and his son, followed by a demonstration of how cacao pods are transformed into chocolate. We then had a tasting of around 15 di...
Our partners purchase wet cacao on a weekly or biweekly basis from farmers, to incentivize farmers to only harvest perfectly ripe pods. This ensures consistent sugar levels entering the fermentation process, which helps ensure an even fermentation process. To learn more about the social impact of ...
Click here to purchase Caribbean cocoa balls. But here’s the healthy part . . . Chocolate is made using the fruit pods of the cacao tree. Cacao is the Aztec word for chocolate. (also called cocoa) Cacao is believed to have come from the Andes, in the Amazon of South America. The ...
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“If a recipe calls for cocoa, you can absolutely swap it with an organic cacao,” says Ryan Broida. The only thing to keep in mind when making this substitute is to stick to the medium dictated in the recipe. So, if it calls for cocoa powder, make sure you’re using a cacao powde...
Carob powder is a dark sweetener from the pods of the carob tree. Carob is healthier than cacao because it contains more nutrients and fiber and it is lower in fat and calories. If you enjoy baking and eating delicious desserts, you may findrecipescalling for carob powder. Bakers frequently...
For those who are willing to give raw cacao beans a try you can purchase them quite cheaply online and in some baking supply stores. For a large bag you will probably pay around $15. Bymanykitties2— On Jul 13, 2011 I am a huge fan of chocolate and am always looking for producers ...