Cocoa Beans - Costa Rica

COCOA BEANS - NO ADDED SUGAR, SUITABLE FOR VEGANS

Experience the crunchy, slightly bitter taste of dark chocolate.

   Tasting Notes

caramel, coffee, fruit, wood

  Usage

It is recommended to roast the cocoa beans for 15 minutes at 130 degrees Celsius. After roasting, the beans will release a chocolate aroma and be easier to peel.

• Healthy snack (cocoa bean + date)
• Cocoa beans are perfect for enhancing salads
• Ground in smoothies or fruit shakes (cocoa bean adds crunch and chocolate aroma)
• Sprinkle on porridge (oatmeal + cocoa beans + banana + nut butter)
• Decorate cakes, pastries, or make healthy snacks (dried fruits + cocoa beans)

   Benefits of Cocoa Beans

• Source of antioxidants - protects the body from aging
• Proteins and fatty acids in cocoa help regulate cholesterol
• Activates circulation and brain activity
• Promotes the production of endorphins (happiness hormones), helping to reduce stress and depression