BIO Crushed cocoa beans criollo

BIO Cocoa beans - from roasted and shelled criollo beans

Cacao tree(Theobroma Cacao), also called cocoa tree, is an evergreen tropical tree. It is particularly popular for its beans, which have been used for thousands of years to produce cocoa and cocoa butter. There are different types of cocoa beans, among which the most popular are 3: forastero, criollo and trinitario.

The criollo group is the most appreciated but also the rarest. These beans are considered to be extremely aromatic and slightly less bitter.

FutuNatura Organic Cocoa Beans are obtained from roasted and shelled criollo cocoa beans.

Crushed cocoa beans are a great topping for rice in milk, semolina or porridge.

Organic Crushed Cocoa Beans criollo from FutuNatura can be used in a variety of ways:

• as an ingredient in a shake or smoothie,
• as a sweetener (for baby semolina, rice in milk, oatmeal, desserts...),
• for baking (casseroles, biscuits, cakes),
• as an ingredient in sauces for savoury dishes,
• for a deliciouschocolate chia pudding,
• for the preparation of homemade spread and homemade chocolate

Uses

Recommended Uses: For baking cakes, cookies, casseroles and other desserts, as an addition to smoothies, as a sprinkle in various dishes and desserts.

Ingredients

Average nutritional value	per 100 g
Energy value	2686 kJ / 642 kcal
Fats	53.0 g
-of which saturates	31.5 g
Saccharides	2,1 g
-of which sugars	2,0 g
Fibre	26,9 g
protein	12,4 g
Salt	21.0 mg

Values may vary depending on ingredients of natural origin.

Ingredients: Cacao beans (Theobroma Cacao), from certified organic production. SI-EKO-002. Non-EU agriculture.

Origin: Peru

Net quantity: 250 g

Warnings

Warning: This product is not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place, up to 30°C.