Organic Cocoa beans

Organic Cocoa beans

Aymara Food offers exceptional cocoa beans from various varieties: Trinitario, Nativo (Chuncho), Piura Blanco, Almelonado (forastero) among others.

We work directly with the producers of “Cacaos Finos de Aromas” throughout Latin America. Our organic cocoa beans are characterised by fruity and floral flavours as well as nut and malt notes.

Our 100% organic and fairtrade cocoa beans are intended for chocolate makers who work with the beans and create chocolate bars with exceptional taste (bean to bar concept).

Benefits:

  • High source of flavonoids, a powerful antioxidant.
  • High source of theobromine, a natural antidepressant and aphrodisiac.
  • High source of magnesium, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
  • Rich in fatty and healthy acids, valuable enzymes, iron, magnesium, amino acids such as tryptophan, arginine and dopamine.
  • The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine states that cocoa can decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow in arteries, lower high blood pressure and improve cognitive performance.
  • Many studies have shown that cocoa is a true superfood with major health benefits.
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General Characteristics

Binomial name: Theobroma cocoa

Origin: San Martin, Piura, Cuzco in Peru, Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador

Fermented and dried cocoa beans

Moisture content: from 7 to 7.5%

No added additives

Unroasted cocoa, processed to raw standards

Available with Organic, Fairtrade and UTZ certifications

Free from allergens, GMOs, BSE / TSEs and non-irradiated processes

Beans packed in 65 kg jute bags

The best way to enjoy cocoa beans

Cocoa is a highly prized product in the world of gastronomy, and is mainly used to make chocolate, cakes, ganaches, cocoa liquor, desserts, ice creams and other recipes.

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Organic Cocoa Nibs

Organic Cocoa Nibs

Our Peruvian cocoa nibs are obtained by coarsely grinding organic Nativo cocoa beans, fermented and dried in the sun. The final product is as crunchy as ever.

 

Benefits:

  • High source of flavonoids, a powerful antioxidant.
  • High source of theobromine, a natural antidepressant and aphrodisiac.
  • High source of magnesium, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
  • Rich in fatty and healthy acids, valuable enzymes, iron, magnesium, amino acids such as tryptophan, arginine and dopamine.
  • The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine states that cocoa can decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow in arteries, lower high blood pressure and improve cognitive performance.
  • Many studies have shown that cocoa is a true superfood with major health benefits.

Organic Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is produced from 100% organic Nativo cocoa beans from shrubs that grow in Peru in mineral-rich volcanic soil. The powder is obtained by a traditional cold pressing process using fermented and sun-dried beans. The result is a pure, unmodified and unsweetened cocoa powder.

Benefits:

  • High source of flavonoids, a powerful antioxidant.
  • High source of theobromine, a natural antidepressant and aphrodisiac.
  • High source of magnesium, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
  • Rich in fatty and healthy acids, valuable enzymes, iron, magnesium, amino acids such as tryptophan, arginine and dopamine.
  • The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine states that cocoa can decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow in arteries, lower high blood pressure and improve cognitive performance.
  • Many studies have shown that cocoa is a true superfood with major health benefits.