Raw, unshelled cacao beans (Theobroma cacao) from the evergreen Caribbean province of Ocumare in Venezuela are characterized by an intense milk chocolate flavor with hints of exotic fruit. They belong to the local Trinitario variety, which is characterized by balanced acidity and a delicate touch of noble bitterness.
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| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Taste | Semi-sweet |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Variety | Trinitario |
Ocumare cacao beans are cacao beans of Venezuelan origin and are considered among the most highly prized in the world. Ocumare owns its name in the region of Venezuela where these beans are grown.
Ocumare cacao beans come mainly from the Criollo cacao variety, regarded as one of the highest-quality cacao varieties in the world. Criollo cacao trees grow at elevations ranging from 300 to 1300 meters above sea level and reach heights of 4 to 8 meters. Criollo cacao fruits have a characteristic shape similar to cigarettes, and its insides contain from 20 to 40 cacao seeds, called beans.
Ocumare cacao beans are characterized by a rich, complex flavour with floral, fruity, and nutty notes. Due to the diversity of climate and soil in the Ocumare region, cacao beans from this region may have slightly different flavours depending on specific plantations.
Ocumare cacao beans are hand-picked and sorted to ensure the best quality. They are then fermented and dried to make cacao paste that can be processed into various chocolate products.
Venezuelan Ocumare cacao is considered one of the best cacao in the world and is highly appreciated by chocolate producers. Due to the high quality and unique flavour, Ocumare cacao beans are very expensive and are usually used to make premium chocolate.
Our cacao beans are 100% natural, unprocessed, unshelled, kosher, halal, no sugar, no additives, no preservatives, handmade. cacao is gluten-free and can also be consumed by vegans.
Unshelled and dried cacao beans.
Cacao contains more antioxidants than red wine and 3 times more than green tea.
Cacao is an important source of tryptophan, which affects the formation of serotonin, and phenylethylamine, which supports the synthesis of dopamine, and a number of vitamins B, C and E.
In addition, cacao contains a number of mineral salts such as magnesium, iron, chromium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, zinc, potassium and selenium.
Furthermore, the high content of healthy cacao fat, theobromine and anandamide makes cacao a natural, mild stimulant.
All this makes cacao a natural, powerful antidepressant, mood enhancer and energiser.
Approximately 20-30 grams. Occasionally it can be increased to 50 grams.
cacao beans are excellent for:
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