{"product_id":"unroasted-cacao-beans","title":"Unroasted Cacao Beans","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally crunchy, intensely chocolatey and carefully peeled by hand. Discover whole cacao with its natural cocoa butter, complex flavour and nothing added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlava’Choc’s Hand-Peeled Cacao Beans bring you closer to cacao’s origin. Sourced from Bundibugyo in western Uganda, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, these beans combine nutty depth with notes of berries, pineapple and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bean is individually peeled without roasting or mechanical shelling. Enjoy them whole, crush them over breakfast or grind them fresh to explore cacao’s rich texture and aromatic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao and Heart Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao naturally contains flavanols, the plant compounds that have brought it particular attention in research on blood-vessel function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlava’Choc’s approach centres on careful processing and avoiding roasting, with the intention of retaining these naturally occurring compounds. The precise flavanol content of these whole beans has not yet been independently quantified, so a serving cannot currently be linked to a demonstrated circulation benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir everyday appeal is beautifully tangible: pure cacao, satisfying crunch and a deep chocolate flavour without added sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy these beans stand apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% cacao:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whole peeled beans with their natural cocoa butter retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-peeled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e individually shelled with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnroasted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e processed without conventional heat treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-origin Uganda:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sourced from Bundibugyo near the Rwenzori Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nuts, berries and pineapple with a gently spicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e no sugar, sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent testing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e laboratory analysis available for the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare at every stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA locally grown combination of Trinitario and Forastero cacao gives these beans their distinctive character. Brief, monitored fermentation is followed by slow drying under controlled, indirect sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beans are then peeled by hand and treated with UV light as part of the producer’s food-safety process. This approach avoids conventional roasting while preserving the experience of whole, unroasted cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cacao is grown using the producer’s described natural agricultural methods. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot currently certified organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake it your cacao ritual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a few beans slowly to discover how their fruity notes develop as you chew. Crush them over porridge, yoghurt or a smoothie bowl for an intense chocolate crunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a richer preparation, grind them finely and blend into warm milk or a plant-based drink. Because the beans retain their cocoa butter, they bring a fuller texture than defatted cacao powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also make a striking finishing touch for desserts, homemade granola or a savoury sauce that welcomes a little cacao depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/9680\/9561\/files\/Scherm_afbeelding_2026-07-29_om_16.14.25.png?v=1785334559\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lab analysis Beans\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/9680\/9561\/files\/2026-05_FLAVONAE_BEANS-100G_LOT220326-001_volledig.pdf?v=1785335096\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the lab analysis for this product \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flava'Choc","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":58722598715737,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/9680\/9561\/files\/unroasted-cacao-beans-7988024.webp?v=1785354498","url":"https:\/\/www.farmatuur.com\/en-de\/products\/unroasted-cacao-beans","provider":"Farmatuur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}