Cacao beans - Roasted
Cacao beans - Roasted
delicious roasted cocoa beans to eat
- - gently roasted
- - nutty-fruity taste
- - Chuncho cacao beans
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Cacao makes you happy – and a handful of raw cacao beans is also beneficial for low moods, stress, or cravings. This is partly due to the alkaloid salsolinol, which is found in natural cacao. When consumed, the brain releases dopamine, often called the "happiness hormone." Cacao also contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which your body converts into serotonin. Serotonin promotes inner calm and is said to counteract stress. The secondary plant compounds called flavanols enhance concentration. The high magnesium and iron content makes cacao a popular choice during menstruation.
SONQO's roasted cacao beans (400g) impress with their distinctive aroma; through fermentation and drying in the open air and under the natural warmth of the sun, as well as gentle roasting, the cacao bean develops its characteristic nutty-fruity superfood taste.
SONQO's roasted cacao beans are non-GMO and rich in protein, fats, iron, calcium, magnesium, and B, C, and E vitamins. Their high magnesium content also has a detoxifying effect.
Wild and powerful – straight from the jungle
Chuncho means "wild" in Quechua. This original and resilient cacao variety doesn't grow on plantations, but in the wild, surrounded by intact biodiversity. As a result, it contains an immense amount of nutrients. Its high quality is also due to the natural sun-drying and the traditional fermentation process.
Pachamama Cacao is a purely natural product. The resilient Chuncho beans are cultivated without chemicals or genetic modification. Unlike hybrid varieties, which are harvested several times a year, Chuncho Cacao can only be carefully wild-harvested once a year, following its natural cycle.
Warning: Do not consume Pachamama cacao beans excessively! The recommended daily amount is 4 to a maximum of 8 Pachamama cacao beans, for example, as part of a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients: 100% roasted organic cacao beans of the resistant Cacao Chuncho variety from Peru. Vegan and gluten-free.
Nutritional values per 100g : Energy 2715.416 kJ / 649.8 kcal, Fat 54.8g (of which saturates 33.4g), Carbohydrate 27g (of which sugars 3.8g), Protein 12.2g and Salt 0.0g.
Storage: Store at normal room temperature and in a dry place (18-20 degrees).
Packaging: Paper and cardboard for recycling.
Produced in the Cusco region, Peru
Why are cacao beans so healthy and a superfood?
Cacao beans are a superfood and a healthy snack because they contain many valuable ingredients:
- Antioxidants promote cardiovascular health and regulate blood pressure.
- Magnesium strengthens the health of the heart muscle, reduces stress, and has a detoxifying effect.
- Theobromine has a stimulating effect on the circulatory system.
- other important minerals such as iron, potassium and calcium
- Vitamins of groups B, C and E
Furthermore, cacao beans improve mood by stimulating the body to release endorphins and serotonin. The high magnesium and iron content makes cocoa popular during menstruation.
How many cacao beans can I eat per day?
How many cacao beans you should eat per day depends on many factors. Generally, cacao beginners should start with about 5-15 beans per day. Children should eat smaller amounts, about 2-5 beans per day.
Experienced cacao enthusiasts can eat significantly more cacao beans per day. It's important to pay close attention to how your body reacts to the cacao. And: The more cacao beans you eat, the more water you should drink.
Can I eat cacao beans on their own?
Yes, you can eat cacao beans without any worries. They're even delicious and very healthy – a true superfood. Cacao beans have a thin shell that you can simply eat or remove with your fingers. You can also brew cacao shell tea from the shells.
What do SONQO cacao beans taste like?
Our roasted Chuncho cacao beans have a distinctive nutty-fruity superfood flavor. The unique aroma of our cacao beans develops through fermentation and drying in the open air, using natural solar warmth, as well as through gentle roasting. And best of all: cacao beans are not only delicious but also very healthy!
Why does cacao make you happy?
Cacao's ability to make you happy is due to its ingredients – especially the alkaloid salsolinol. This promotes the release of dopamine in the brain, often referred to as the "happiness hormone." Cacao also contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. This neurotransmitter affects both our nervous system and our circulatory system. Serotonin gives the body a sense of inner calm and is said to counteract stress.
Where can I learn rituals for my interaction with cacao?
In the SONQO Cacao Course, you'll learn how to handle ceremonial cacao in three modules. You'll also be regularly invited to free online live streams from SONQO to practice with the SONQO community. Find out more on our events page. Or search for "Module 1" in our shop to find our Cacao Course.
Why does Pachamama Cacao have no labels or certificates?
The Peruvian producer of Pachamama cacao beans holds an organic certification. SONQO is committed to a holistic lifestyle and forgoes certificates and labels because they only ever consider partial aspects of a holistic ecology. SONQO thus underscores its radically holistic approach.