Ucayali Peru Raw Cacao Beans - Fine Flavor Fermented & Sun-Dried
Experience the finest Peruvian Cacao Beans, sourced from the lush Amazon rainforest in the Ucayali region. Cultivated by a dedicated group of 140 farmers, these beans represent a sustainable effort to reforest lands previously damaged by mining camps. Grown at altitudes of 100–1,000 meters with ideal conditions of 24–30°C and 80% humidity, they embody premium cacao cultivation.
Flavor Profile
A beautifully complex cocoa base featuring:
- Hints of ripe fruit
- Subtle notes of spice and light wood
- Very low bitterness and astringency
These fermented and sun-dried beans deliver a unique fine-flavor profile, perfect for bean-to-bar chocolate making and culinary creations.
Important: These are raw, unroasted cacao beans – an agricultural product requiring further processing. DO NOT EAT RAW.
Ingredients
100% Raw Cacao Beans
Allergens
May contain traces of nuts and peanuts due to the processing environment.
Intended Use
Chocolate making, bean-to-bar production, culinary applications (requires roasting and processing)
GMO
This product does not contain any GMO ingredients.
Ionisation
Ingredients used to make this product have not been treated with ionising radiation.
Specifications
- Origin: Ucayali Region, Peru
- Cultivation: 100–1,000 meters altitude
- Processing: Fermented and sun-dried
- Sustainability: Reforestation project with fair trade practices
- Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors
- HS Code: 18010000
Nutritional Values per 100g (approximate)
| Energy | 528 kcal / 2210 kJ |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Of which saturates | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fibres | 20 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.05 g |
Made in Peru 🇵🇪
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