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Organic Criollo cocoa beans<\/strong> are oval, dark brown seeds, otherwise known as chocolate nuts, that grow on the chocolate tree, or Theobroma cacao<\/em>.
\nCocoa beans produce cocoa solids, which consist of low-fat components and cocoa butter.
\nOriginating in the Amazon rainforest, these beans are a key ingredient in chocolate production and find their way into a variety of delicacies, including the traditional Mexican drink tejate. But their value is not limited to gourmet pleasure. This humble bean offers many benefits and a wide range of uses, not only culinary but also medicinal and even ceremonial.
\nCeremonial and cultural use – in some cultures, cocoa has been used in religious ceremonies and rituals and traditional healing practices. The cacao tree was considered a sacred plant.<\/p>\n

Criollo cocoa beans<\/strong> are a rare group of cocoa. It accounts for only 1% of world production. Originating in Venezuela and Colombia, it is now also grown in Mexico, Peru, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. Criollo cacao was considered by the Mayans to be the food of the gods. It is difficult to get a good yield from this variety because the trees are very susceptible to unfavourable external factors.<\/p>\n

Cocoa beans contain antioxidants, especially flavonoids.
\nIt may seem strange, but cocoa can be a useful ally in weight management. It is relatively low in sugar and can help satisfy chocolate cravings without extra calories.<\/p>\n

Attention<\/em>
\nCocoa beans naturally contain caffeine, which can cause anxiety and insomnia if consumed in excess.
\nFor some people, consuming large amounts of cocoa may cause digestive discomfort such as bloating or diarrhoea due to its high fibre content.<\/p>\n

Use of cocoa beans<\/em>
\nCocoa beans are known to be used in chocolate production. The beans are harvested, fermented, dried, roasted and ground to produce cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder, which are the building blocks of chocolate products.<\/p>\n

Cocoa beans are crunchy and soft at the same time, so you can just chew them. They can also be crushed or ground to make a powder that can be used in culinary preparations. Roasted cocoa beans are less bitter.
\nCocoa beans can be used to make cocoa powder, which is used to make hot cocoa and various chocolate-flavoured drinks.
\nIn addition to cocoa nibs, cocoa powder can be used in baking to give cookies or cakes a rich chocolate flavour.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/em>
\nhttps:\/\/www.onegreenplanet.org
\nhttps:\/\/www.webmd.com<\/p>\n

NOTE. The information contained herein should not be construed as a recommendation for treatment or other health issues. We encourage you to make personal decisions about your personal health, taking into account a wide range of sources of information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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