{"product_id":"organic-cacao-beans-raw-200g","title":"Organic Cacao Beans Raw 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw cacao beans are the whole, unroasted seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) — the origin of all chocolate. These certified organic raw cacao beans from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are fermented and dried cacao seeds with their papery hull intact, providing the full, complex flavour of raw cacao alongside the highest possible nutrient and antioxidant content. Eating whole raw cacao beans is the most direct way to experience the original flavour of chocolate before any processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely high in \u003cstrong\u003eflavanols\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ezinc\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contains theobromine and phenylethylamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free. Available in 200g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat as a snack (intensely bitter — not for everyone). Grind to make cacao paste or nibs. Use in raw chocolate making. Add whole to trail mix. Chop roughly for baked goods. Roast to make your own chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Bean-to-Bar Home Chocolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast 200g cacao beans at 120°C for 20 minutes, cool, remove husks by hand. Grind in a high-speed blender for 15–20 minutes until completely smooth and liquid (cacao paste). Add 50g coconut sugar and 50g cacao butter. Continue blending until silky. Pour into moulds, refrigerate. Making chocolate from whole beans — the most rewarding and educational food project available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2577 kJ \/ 617 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Raw Cacao Beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre whole cacao beans safe to eat raw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fermented and dried raw cacao beans are safe to eat whole. They are intensely bitter with a complex, fruity flavour and contain theobromine and small amounts of caffeine. Start with 1–2 beans; they are an acquired taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the hull?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thin papery outer layer of the cacao bean (the hull or husk) can be removed before eating or grinding. It is edible but slightly fibrous. When making cacao paste or nibs, remove by cracking and blowing the husks away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs raw cacao gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — pure cacao contains no gluten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220358996220,"sku":"JNO0641","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN222_large_7330b14a-dfb5-42fc-b5cf-c27aabbb3e87.jpg?v=1782220837","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-cacao-beans-raw-200g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}