Raw cacao is the product derived from cacao beans that have not been roasted. In this case, the beans are simply fermented and dried at a low temperature (below 42°C).

Raw cacao comes in various forms:

• • Raw cacao beans
  • Chopped raw fava beans
  • Raw cocoa butter

Chocolate cannot be called "raw" if it is in the form of a bar or cocoa powder. In fact, to transform it from the bean into a bar or cocoa powder, it is heated.

Can you eat raw cacao beans?

Yes, raw cacao beans are edible and are consumed as part of a “natural diet,” primarily for their nutritional benefits. They can be eaten whole after removing the thin skin, crushed, or mixed into yogurt, for example…

Because cocoa beans have an intense and very bitter taste, they offer many health benefits, such as antioxidants, magnesium, iron, potassium, and more…

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