April 25th, 2010

raw organic cacao nibs

raw organic cacao nibs

Cacao Beans/Chocolate?


What is the difference between Organic Raw Cacao Beans and Organic Raw Cacao Nibs? Can someone please explain

Web definitions for cacao nibs
Cacao nibs are the edible part of the cocoa bean after it has been harvested, dried, fermented and hulled (winnowed)
- Definition in context

Different Types of Chocolates

When people think of chocolate no two people are the same

Most chocolates that people are familiar with are dark, milk, white, semi-sweet, and maybe sugar-free.

But there are so many more out there.

Take AERATED chocolate for instance. It usually dark or white chocolate where air bubbles are introduced to the chocolate as it is being made.

And then there is FILLED Chocolate. It is a chocolate that additives were added. Things like nuts, jelly pieces, dried fruits and even cereals.

As for Organic, it is made from the raw material that the farmers produce.

In the 1990's chocolates with a high content of cocoa became very popular in Europe. The content of cocoa was 40-60%. Now some producers make chocolate ranging from 70 to 85%. There are even some that contain 99%!

Here is a list of unknown or unimagined chocolates.

Raw or Roasted Cacao--- this the whole cacao bean minus the shell.

Cacao Nibs---this the broken up pieces of the bean.

Ground Cacao---as the name suggests it's the bean ground up.

It is the healthiest form of chocolate there is however it can be quite bitter to the taste.

Chocolate Liquor--- Unlike what it's name may suggest there is no alcohol added. This how chocolate starts. Producers start by grinding cacao nibs into a liquid paste in which nothing is added. It has about 53% cocoa butter at this stage.

Unsweetened Chocolate---this what people use to bake with. It is sometimes referred as pure or bitter chocolate. It contains at least 35% chocolate liquor. There is cocoa and sugar in various amounts. There really no difference between bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate. Often times they are referred as dark chocolate. The chocolate bittersweet or semi-sweet (the type baked with) is sweetened by adding cocoa liquor without adding the cocoa butter.

Sweet Chocolate---this chocolate is sometimes mistaken for bittersweet. The reason being that it contains at least 15% chocolate liquor in which cocoa butter and sugar is added in various amounts.

Milk Chocolate: This chocolate contains at least 10% chocolate liquor then cocoa butter and sugar is added in various amounts then at least 12% milk, cream, or milk powder is added.

White Chocolate: technically isn't considered a type of chocolate since it doesn't contain chocolate liquor. But it must have at least 20% cocoa butter and 14% milk with sugar added in various amounts. No wonder my white fudge never turns out!

Cocoa powder--- is really cocoa powder or unsweetened cocoa.

Then the last on my list is Dutched Chocolate.

It is formed by washing cocoa powder in an alkali solution of Potassium Carbonate. This wash darkens the color and neutralizes acidity of the cocoa powder. Cocoa that is very alkalized is called Black cocoa. This is the chocolate used in Oreo cookies.

In short the use and types of chocolate just depends on the imagination of the producers. Then in turn the consumer who is using the chocolate. Well I can say for this, my imagination turned to making white chocolate fudge and as I stated earlier it didn't turn out. OH,well back to the drawing board. I haven't given up.

Bali Truly Raw Cacao Nibs, Organic, Raw, 16oz - Big Tree Farms
Bali Truly Raw Cacao Nibs, Organic, Raw, 16oz - Big Tree Farms
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Raw cacao nibs, organic is a treasure of vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, zinc, chromium and magnesium. Raw chocolate is a delight for the senses and food for the mind. New research has shown cacao contains more antioxidant flavonoids than blueberries, red wine and green tea. We use only the premium criollo variety of cacao.

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  • 16-ounce pouch of organic raw cacao nibs
  • Made from pure, 100% natural raw cacao nibs
  • Certified organic, vegan; a good source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium
  • Mix into chocolate ice cream, smoothies, or yogurt; an antioxidant-rich supplement with antiseptic,
  • Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy me
Cacao Power Nibs - 100% Organic Raw Cacao, 4 oz,(Navitas Natural)
Cacao Power Nibs - 100% Organic Raw Cacao, 4 oz,(Navitas Natural)
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A treasure of vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, zinc, chromium and magnesium, raw chocolate is a delight for the senses and food for the mind. New research has shown cacao contains more antioxidant flavonoids than blueberries, red wine and green tea.

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  • Description: RAW CACAO NIBS ORGANIC, Quantity: 1, Size: 4 OZ, Brand: NAVITAS NATURALS
Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter
Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter
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Mounting evidence has shown that heat destroys many of the nutrients found in raw, living food, rendering it harder to digest and nutritionally diminished. Raw food is catching on! From Hollywood stars with personal chefs, to a host of chic new Manhattan restaurants, the Raw Food movement is sweeping the country as people learn about the dramatic health benefits derived by eating a vegan diet in which food is never heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Eating the world's healthiest food and enjoying lavishly indulgent and decadent food are not mutually exclusive! Why not? Because RAW CHOCOLATE is one of nature's most amazing superfoods! This book is the ultimate introduction to chocolate in its most pure, natural form. Using raw, dark chocolate (also called "raw cacao nibs"), raw chocolate powder, raw cacao butter, and raw cacao liquor, Kristen has released this much-anticipated collection of her favorite chocolate-based recipes -- both sweet and savory -- that is certain to make you look at this amazing ingredient in an entirely new way and open a whole new dimension in your enjoyment of delicious food. 59 Raw Vegan Recipes: - 30 Chocolate Desserts - 11 Chocolate Beverages - 11 Chocolate Snacks, Soup, Salad Dressing, Crackers & Breakfast - A "Raw Basics" appendix (with 7 "must have" basic recipes) for people who are new to Raw food. - Raw Resources Section NOTE: This book is black and white, so does not contain photographs of recipes. It provides links to color photographs at Kristen Suzanne's Web site, KristensRaw.com.

Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Chocolate Powder, Cacao Power, Mayan Superfood, 16-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 2)
Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Chocolate Powder, Cacao Power, Mayan Superfood, 16-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 2)
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King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cocoa beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic, raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods - so called from the goodness of the seeds and Mexican named the pounded seeds chocolate cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health-enhancing properties, as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cacao contains many chemicals that enhance physician and mental well-being, including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium, zinc, iron, copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine, green tea and blueberries. Navitas Naturals vegan cacao nibs are unprocessed, certified organic, raw, peeled cacao beans. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land, using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. USDA organic. Certified organic by Skal International. Imported form Peru. Packed in the USA.

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  • Pack of 2 (total 32 oz)
  • Made from pure, 100% natural cacao powder
  • Certified organic, vegan; a good source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium
  • Mix into chocolate ice cream, smoothies, or yogurt; an antioxidant-rich supplement with antiseptic, diuretic and soothing properties
  • Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides
100% Organic Cacao Nibs 16oz
100% Organic Cacao Nibs 16oz
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16 oz resealable bag. Venezuela is renowned for having the worlds best cacao. Venezuelan origin varieties such as Chuao and Porcelana can sell for 5 to 10 times the prices of regular cacaos and make the worlds most expensive chocolates. Treat your palate to the delicate flavors of this single bean origin cacao from OCUMARE, a small farming co-operative on the coastal mountains of Venezuela, where South America meets the Caribbean. Chocolates form Ocumare beans have won many international awards. We are the first and only company to offer 100% USDA Certified Organic Cacao from Venezuela. Founded by my brother and I in order to offer direct from farm to you the wonders of this tropical bean. Be one of the first to try Venzuela's only Organic Cacao. We work direct with the farmers to ensure above fair trade prices are paid and sustainable farming practices are implemented. We buy, export, import, package, distribute and sell direct and can offer this unique product at a discounted rate. We work directly with the processing company to ensure low temperature processing and use an artisan expeller press to produce our powder and butter thus keeping temperature below 120 to keep the antioxidant power of this delicate superfood at a record high. Compare our product with other so called criollo cacao powder, notice how much lighter our powder is, that's because the criollo variety is a lighter colored bean, pink to pure white, where as cheaper inferior Forastero and Trinitario bean varietals are dark purple and dark brown. Criollo cacao beans are the rarest comprising about 10% of world supply, it has delicate flavor tones, such as berries and nuts, very low acidity and full chocolate flavor.

Features

  • Organically Certified
  • Single Bean Origin - 2009 Harvest from OCUMARE
  • Criollo Bean Variety - Venezuela
  • Cold Pressed - Expeller Pressed
  • Flavor Tones - low acidity, pure chocolate flavor, cashews and red berry undertones
Bali Truly Raw Cacao Butter, 9oz - Big Tree Farms
Bali Truly Raw Cacao Butter, 9oz - Big Tree Farms
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Cacao Butter is what white chocolate is made of! Our raw, certified organic, chemical-free cacao butter is the pure oil of the cacao bean. Cacao Butter (Organic, Raw) 1lb Ingredients: Certified Organic Raw Cacao Butter (Vegan.) Contains no chemicals, no hexane and no solvents. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Our raw organic cacao butter has a high level of stability and a long shelf-life (over a year). Suggested Uses: Cacao butter is edible and possesses an extraordinary rich, delicate chocolate aroma. Add a piece of this butter to your favorite smoothie, dessert, ice cream or chocolate creation. Because it has not been damaged by heat, our cacao butter melts easily and blends nicely into any type of recipe. Cacao Butter makes a great dessert when mixed with coconut oil, agave and cacao. Cacao Butter may be used as a skin moisturizer. It may be used as (or in conjunction with) a massage oil. What is Raw Cacao Butter? Our Cacao butter is created through a proprietary cold-pressed method. This process begins by cold-pressing the organic Cacao Nibs into a "cake" in such a way that the oil begins to separate from the protein and fiber. The temperature is never allowed to exceed (or even reach) 120 degrees Fahrenheit and is usually 104 degrees Fahrenheit (all other cacao butters are exposed to temperatures as high as 300 degrees Fahrenheit!) A high-accuracy thermometer is used throughout processing. Slowly, the pure, liquid cacao butter begins to sift off into a stainless steel valve that takes the cacao butter into a separate container where it is allowed to solidify in an attractive shape and packaged for shipment! Cacao butter melts at approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius.)

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  • Certified Organic
  • Vegan and Raw
  • No chemicals, no hexane, no solvents
  • Packed with Nutrition
  • 100% pure love. 100% pure sensual joy
Navitas Naturals Organic Goji Berry, Cacao Nibs And Raw Cashews Trail Mix Trail Power, 16-Ounce Bag
Navitas Naturals Organic Goji Berry, Cacao Nibs And Raw Cashews Trail Mix Trail Power, 16-Ounce Bag
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Trail mix was invented by ancient nomads who were experts at creating portable, high-energy snacks that withstood weather and did not need cooking. This bag contains 100% pure goji berries, cacao nibs and raw cashews that are certified organic, kosher and vegan. This antioxidant and nutrient-rich combination will delight you by giving you energy throughout the day or during your next outdoor activity. The health benefits afforded by snacking on this nutritious blend are superior to eating any of these power foods alone. Navitas Naturals’ mission is to provide premium organic power foods that increase energy and enhance health. Our products are of the highest quality, sourced directly from farmers, cultivated sustainably and in accordance with fair trade practices. Blended and Packed in USA

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  • Certified Organic, Kosher, Vegan and Raw.
  • Nutritious blend of the finest superfoods and superfruits including: Goji Berry, Cacao and Cashews.
  • Antioxidants, Trace Minerals and Vitamin A.
  • Dietary Fiber, Iron and Protein
  • Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides.
Sunfood Cacao Nibs (raw, certified organic), 2.5-Pound Bags
Sunfood Cacao Nibs (raw, certified organic), 2.5-Pound Bags
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Direct from the forests of Ecuador, Sunfood’s raw and organic cacao nibs are packed with the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals needed to lead a healthy lifestyle. With full-bodied flavor and a rich aroma, these raw cacao nibs are perfect to snack on as is or to include in smoothies, desserts and raw nut trail mix combinations, giving everyone the opportunity to experience the healthy benefits of this powerful superfood in a variety of ways.

Features

  • Ingredients: organic raw cacao nibs Source of antioxidants Contains phenylethylamine (PEA) and anandamide Natural source of trace minerals
  • Refrigerate or store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight Raw Vegan USDA organic
  • 2.5 Pounds. bag This product was packaged in a facility that also processes dairy, wheat, soy peanuts and tree nuts
Live Superfoods (tm) - Raw Organic Cacao Nibs, 16oz
Live Superfoods (tm) - Raw Organic Cacao Nibs, 16oz
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Cacao beans are protected by a paper-thin shell, which you remove before eating. When the shell is removed, the bean often breaks into small pieces, called nibs. Nibs are our most popular cacao product because they shares all the nutritional benefits of the whole bean with the added convenience of having the shell removed for you.

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  • USDA Certified Organic
  • Certified Kosher
  • Vegan
  • Raw
  • Gluten Free
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