Organic Peruvian Cacao Beans

We are offering cacao beans
it was assumed that cacao was originally from mesoamerica , it was known as "food of the gods" because mayas considered cacao even more valuable than gold. However , in 2013 it was confirmed that the origin of cacao is peruvian . 5,200 years ago , peruvians started cultivating cacao along cajamarca , peru . Nowadays 60 % of cacao varities is made in peru . It is also the second largest producer of organic cacao .
Cacao beans comes from cacao pods , it is widely used as a food ingredient.
cacao beans have a strong dark bitter chocolate flavour. You can eat them whole - plain or dipped into raw honey. Blend them into your favourite smoothies or and them to a trailsnack mix
the skins are edible so you don't need to peel them first.
The recommended daily intake is 5 to 20 whole beans.
Benefits
stabilizes blood pressure
lowers bad cholesterol
powerful antioxidant
high quality magnesium source
prevents heart diseases
anti cancer
lower calorie snack
anti - depressant
composition
active components: magnesium , iron , polyphenols , flavonols , antioxidants , theobromine , omega fatty acids.
origin: peru
presentation
cocoa beans are packaged in bags (25 and 50 kg )
certifications:
- peruvian health register, digesa, ministry of health
- nop and eu organic certification
- lima chamber of commerce