{"title":"Beans and Nibs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans \u0026amp; Nibs from the High Amazon Basin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-linebreak\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the most elemental forms of our High-Amazon Basin cacao: whole beans and crunchy nibs sourced from wild cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the building blocks of every Cacao Adventures ritual - minimally processed, respectfully handled, and perfect for those who want to get closer to the origin of cacao and closer for all the benefits cacao has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eRoast, peel, and grind your own ceremonial cacao at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eAdd crunch and depth to breakfasts, desserts, and savory dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eCreate infusions, trail mixes, and snacks that keep cacao’s natural character intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch is traceable back to its growing region and collected in alignment with local knowledge and ecosystems. No added sugar, no flavor masking — just the full, honest profile of High-Amazon Basin cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cacao-adventures-high-amazon-basin-cacao-nibs-10-oz-bag-organic-keto-vegan-gluten-free","title":"High-Amazon Basin Cacao Nibs","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     HIGH AMAZON BASIN — CACAO NIBS\n     Product description sections only\n     URL: \/products\/cacao-adventures-high-amazon-basin-cacao-nibs-10-oz-bag-organic-keto-vegan-gluten-free\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ca-d { font-family: inherit; color: #1A1A1A; max-width: 100%; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .ca-d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .ca-d-script {\n    font-family: Georgia, serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-heading {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    line-height: 1.15;\n  }\n  .ca-d-body {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    margin: 32px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule-dark {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 2px solid #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    width: 40px;\n  }\n\n  \/* WAYS TO USE *\/\n  .ca-d-uses-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 16px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-icon {\n    font-size: 28px;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item h4 {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item p {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #6A6A6A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n\n  \/* WHAT IS \/ FORMAT *\/\n  .ca-d-format-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item h4 {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item p {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* PHOTO PLACEHOLDER *\/\n  .ca-d-photo-placeholder {\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 16\/7;\n    background: #F0EEEB;\n    border: 1px dashed #C8996A;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  \/* TERROIR *\/\n  .ca-d-terroir-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 1px;\n    background: #E0DDD8;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell h4 {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell p {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  \/* RECIPE INSPIRATION *\/\n  .ca-d-recipes {\n    background: #F0EEEB;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipes-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-top: 16px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: block;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-placeholder {\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\n    background: #E0DDD8;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    color: #8A8A8A;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body {\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body h4 {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body p {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    color: #8A8A8A;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* FAQ *\/\n  .ca-d-faq { margin-bottom: 40px; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #E0DDD8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-toggle {\n    width: 100%;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    padding: 16px 0;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 16px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-toggle:hover { opacity: 0.8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-q {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-icon {\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    width: 20px;\n    height: 20px;\n    border: 1.5px solid #9C4722;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    transition: transform 0.25s;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-item.open .ca-d-faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }\n  .ca-d-faq-body { display: none; padding: 0 0 16px 0; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item.open .ca-d-faq-body { display: block; }\n  .ca-d-faq-a {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #5A5A5A;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-a a { color: #9C4722; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .ca-d-uses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-format-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-terroir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-recipes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ① PRODUCT INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eWhat you're holding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eThe same wild cacao — crushed into nibs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThese are not commodity nibs. Most cacao nibs on the market come from high-yield plantation varieties grown for volume, not flavor. Ours come from the same wild native cacao trees in Peru's High Amazon Basin that we use for our ceremonial paste — hand-harvested by Awajún communities, sun-dried, and gently crushed to preserve their natural oils, nutrients, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThe difference is immediate. Where commodity nibs taste flat and astringent, these are bold, complex, and alive — deep chocolate notes with a satisfying crunch that's firm but not punishing. No sugar, no additives, no filler. Just pure wild cacao in its most versatile form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ② PHOTO PLACEHOLDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-photo-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/5_f4e68a78-f479-4f06-baf0-7f3266cc45cd.png?v=1772346807\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a8a8a; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003eWild cacao nibs from the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ③ WHAT ARE NIBS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are cacao nibs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao nibs are whole cacao beans that have been cracked and separated from their outer shell. What remains is pure cacao — the same raw material used to make chocolate and ceremonial cacao paste, in bite-sized pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaw \u0026amp; minimally processed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur nibs are unroasted and sun-dried — not heat-treated or alkalized. This preserves the natural enzymes, antioxidants, and flavor compounds that are lost during heavy industrial processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ④ WAYS TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eSix ways to use them\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eMore versatile than you think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-uses-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥤\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmoothies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend in for deep chocolate flavor and a natural energy boost without sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥣\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOatmeal \u0026amp; granola\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkle over oats, yogurt, or granola for crunch, flavor, and 300+ nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🍫\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in brownies, cookies, energy balls, or raw desserts as a chocolate chip upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥾\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrail mix \u0026amp; snacking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat straight from the bag. A handful delivers clean energy and real chocolate satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🍵\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep in hot water for a lighter, gentler cacao drink — earthy, warming, and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRitual \u0026amp; ceremony\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a mindful snack before or after your cacao ceremony — same energy, different form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑤ RECIPE INSPIRATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eGet inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eRecipe ideas using cacao nibs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao Nib Smoothie\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, energizing, dairy-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003ePhoto\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOvernight Oats with Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrep in 5 min, ready by morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaw Cacao Energy Balls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-bake, naturally sweetened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9c4722; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #9C4722; padding-bottom: 2px;\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003eSee all recipes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑥ ORIGIN \u0026 TERROIR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eFrom the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eSourced from Awajún farming communities along the Marañón River in Peru's Amazonas region — accessible only by river, with no road access. The same wild cacao trees, the same families, the same intentional chain of hands that produces our ceremonial paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/6;\" class=\"ca-d-photo-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/Jose_with_the_Awajun_26_trip.jpg?v=1776750207\" alt=\"Group of Awajun people smiling with Jose, founder of Cacao Adventures\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAltitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180–200 m above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClimate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, tropical, humid year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwajún indigenous families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun-dried, minimally processed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑦ ETHICALLY SOURCED --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eHonor and connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eEthically sourced, directly traded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eWe work directly with the Awajún community — accessible only by river in the Peruvian Amazon. Through hands-on training, equipment support, and premium pay well above New York commodity prices, we help them elevate quality while preserving traditional post-harvest methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThere are no middlemen. Every bag you hold directly supports the families and forests that make this cacao possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑧ ACCORDION FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eCacao Nibs — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat do cacao nibs taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eBold, dark, and complex — deep chocolate notes with natural bitterness and a satisfying crunch. Unlike sweetened chocolate chips, nibs are unsweetened and intensely flavored. The High Amazon origin gives them a berry-forward quality with a long chocolate finish. Most people find they're more complex and alive than any commodity nib they've tried before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow are these different from store-bought cacao nibs?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eMost commercial nibs come from high-yield hybrid varieties grown on plantations for volume, not flavor. Ours come from wild native cacao trees in Peru's High Amazon Basin — the same trees used for our ceremonial paste. They're hand-harvested, sun-dried, and minimally processed to preserve natural oils and nutrients. The flavor difference is immediate and significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eAre these roasted or raw?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eOur nibs are unroasted and sun-dried — not heat-treated or alkalized. This preserves the natural enzymes, antioxidants, and flavor compounds that are diminished during heavy industrial processing. If you prefer a milder, less bitter flavor, you can lightly roast them yourself at home at low temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow much should I eat per serving?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eA typical serving is 2–3 tablespoons (about 28g). This delivers a meaningful dose of theobromine, magnesium, and antioxidants without overdoing it. Start with 1 tablespoon if you're new to raw cacao and build from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use these in baking?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — they're excellent in baking. Use them anywhere you'd use chocolate chips for a more intense, less sweet chocolate flavor. They hold up well to heat and add a satisfying crunch to brownies, cookies, granola bars, and energy balls. Because they're unsweetened, you may want to adjust the sweetness of your recipe slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eAre these tested for heavy metals?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — every production lot is independently tested for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Salmonella. Results always fall below California Proposition 65 limits. We publish our results publicly. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/purity-testing\/cacao-adventures-heavy-metal-results\"\u003eView current lab results here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eDo these contain caffeine?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eCacao nibs contain small amounts of caffeine and are primarily rich in theobromine — experienced as a smooth, sustained energy without the jitteriness of coffee. Most people find the energy from cacao nibs calm and grounding rather than stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. An airtight container is ideal. Unlike cacao paste or chocolate, nibs are shelf-stable and not sensitive to heat — no warm weather protection needed for shipping or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46313542254818,"sku":"CA-BAG-AMA-100-10OZ-01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/Vegan_19.png?v=1777319570"},{"product_id":"raw-cacao-beans","title":"High Amazon Basin Native Raw Cacao Beans 1 lb","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     HIGH AMAZON BASIN — RAW CACAO BEANS\n     Product description sections only\n     URL: \/products\/raw-cacao-beans\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ca-d { font-family: inherit; color: #1A1A1A; max-width: 100%; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .ca-d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .ca-d-script {\n    font-family: Georgia, serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-heading {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    line-height: 1.15;\n  }\n  .ca-d-body {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    margin: 32px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule-dark {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 2px solid #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    width: 40px;\n  }\n\n  \/* FORMAT EXPLAINER *\/\n  .ca-d-format-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item h4 {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item p {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* WAYS TO USE *\/\n  .ca-d-uses-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 16px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-icon {\n    font-size: 28px;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item h4 {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-use-item p {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #6A6A6A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n\n  \/* PHOTO PLACEHOLDER *\/\n  .ca-d-photo-placeholder {\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 16\/7;\n    background: #F0EEEB;\n    border: 1px dashed #C8996A;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  \/* TERROIR *\/\n  .ca-d-terroir-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 1px;\n    background: #E0DDD8;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell {\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell h4 {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-terroir-cell p {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  \/* RECIPE INSPIRATION *\/\n  .ca-d-recipes {\n    background: #F0EEEB;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipes-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-top: 16px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: block;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-placeholder {\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\n    background: #E0DDD8;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    color: #8A8A8A;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body {\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body h4 {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-recipe-body p {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    color: #8A8A8A;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* FAQ *\/\n  .ca-d-faq { margin-bottom: 40px; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #E0DDD8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-toggle {\n    width: 100%;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    padding: 16px 0;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 16px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-toggle:hover { opacity: 0.8; }\n  .ca-d-faq-q {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-icon {\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    width: 20px;\n    height: 20px;\n    border: 1.5px solid #9C4722;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    transition: transform 0.25s;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-item.open .ca-d-faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }\n  .ca-d-faq-body { display: none; padding: 0 0 16px 0; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item.open .ca-d-faq-body { display: block; }\n  .ca-d-faq-a {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #5A5A5A;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-a a { color: #9C4722; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .ca-d-uses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-format-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-terroir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-recipes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ① PRODUCT INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eWhat you're holding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eWhole cacao beans — straight from the Amazon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThese are whole, unroasted cacao beans from wild native trees in Peru's High Amazon Basin — the same beans we use to make our ceremonial cacao paste. Nothing has been done to them except careful fermentation, sun-drying, and selection. No roasting, no processing, no additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eHarvested by Awajún communities along the Marañón River — where no roads reach and everything moves by water — these beans carry the full flavor and nutrient profile of wild Amazonian cacao. You can eat them whole, grind them yourself, steep them for cacao tea, or use them as the starting point for any cacao preparation you want to make from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThis is cacao at its most elemental. Complex, earthy, bold, and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/6_9d58cb41-b023-4da9-b1b7-fd33aa3e94ff.png?v=1772346807\" alt=\"\"\u003eWild cacao beans from the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ② PHOTO PLACEHOLDER --\u003e\u003c!-- ③ WHAT ARE WHOLE BEANS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhole \u0026amp; unroasted\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete cacao bean — skin, nib, and natural oils intact. Unroasted means the full enzymatic and nutritional profile is preserved. Roast them yourself for a milder flavor, or use them raw for maximum potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCeremonial grade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the same beans selected for our ceremonial paste — not a surplus or a byproduct. Carefully fermented, sun-dried, and inspected for quality before packing. No defects, no mold, no compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ④ WAYS TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eSix ways to use them\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eThe most versatile form of cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-uses-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e☕\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep whole beans in hot water for a gentle, earthy cacao drink — lower intensity than paste, deeply grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🍫\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMake your own paste\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrind roasted beans in a high-speed blender or food processor to create your own ceremonial cacao from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥾\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSnacking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat whole beans straight from the bag. Bold, crunchy, and deeply satisfying — a real food energy boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥤\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmoothies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend a small handful of beans into smoothies for an intense cacao flavor and a full-spectrum nutrient hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🧁\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBaking \u0026amp; raw desserts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrack and use in place of nibs, or grind and fold into raw dessert bases for authentic cacao flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRitual \u0026amp; ceremony\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in altar work, ceremony preparation, or as an intentional snack during breathwork and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑤ RECIPE INSPIRATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eGet inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eRecipe ideas using whole cacao beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/generated-image-554f5bf3-cef6-4012-9d71-67b42aa74fab.png?v=1772690084\" alt=\"Cup of cacao on a wooden table with cacao beans, a knife, and a compass.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao Bean Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle, earthy, grounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/cacao-vs-cocoa.webp?v=1775580152\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHomemade Cacao Paste\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bean to cup, yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/nibs-de-cacau.avif?v=1775572326\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaw Cacao Energy Bites\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-bake, whole-food fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9c4722; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #9C4722; padding-bottom: 2px;\"\u003eSee all recipes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑥ ORIGIN \u0026 TERROIR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eFrom the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eSourced from Awajún farming communities along the Marañón River in Peru's Amazonas region — accessible only by river, with no road access. These are wild native cacao trees, not plantation hybrids. Complex, earthy, fruity, and deeply nourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-photo-placeholder\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/Jose_with_the_Awajun_26_trip.jpg?v=1776750207\" alt=\"Group of Awajun people smiling with Jose, founder of Cacao Adventures\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAltitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180–200 m above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClimate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, tropical, humid year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwajún indigenous families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented, sun-dried, unroasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑦ ETHICALLY SOURCED --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eHonor and connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eEthically sourced, directly traded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eWe work directly with the Awajún community — accessible only by river in the Peruvian Amazon. Through hands-on training, equipment support, and premium pay well above New York commodity prices, we help them elevate quality while preserving traditional post-harvest methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThere are no middlemen. Every bag you hold directly supports the families and forests that make this cacao possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑧ ACCORDION FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eRaw Cacao Beans — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat do whole cacao beans taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eBold, earthy, and complex — deep chocolate notes with natural bitterness, a fruity undertone from the High Amazon origin, and a satisfying crunch from the outer shell. Unroasted beans have a more intense, raw flavor than roasted ones. They're an acquired taste for some, but deeply satisfying once your palate adjusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eShould I roast them before eating?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eIt's entirely up to you. Eating them raw preserves the maximum nutrient profile and enzyme activity. Roasting (at low temperature, 250–300°F for 15–20 minutes) reduces bitterness and brings out a warmer, nuttier flavor — making them more approachable for snacking or grinding into paste. Both are valid. Start raw and experiment from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eCan I make ceremonial cacao paste from these beans?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — these are the same beans we use for our ceremonial paste. To make paste at home: lightly roast the beans, remove the shells by cracking and winnowing, then grind the nibs in a high-speed blender or stone grinder until the cacao butter releases and it forms a smooth paste. It takes time and a powerful blender, but the result is completely authentic ceremonial cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I make cacao bean tea?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eLightly crack or crush 5–8 beans per cup, then steep in hot (not boiling) water for 5–10 minutes. Strain and drink as-is, or add a splash of plant milk and a little honey. The result is a lighter, gentler version of ceremonial cacao — earthy, warming, and subtly energizing. Great for evenings or for those who find the full paste too intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eAre these tested for heavy metals?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — every production lot is independently tested for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Salmonella. Results always fall below California Proposition 65 limits. We publish our results publicly. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/purity-testing\/cacao-adventures-heavy-metal-results\"\u003eView current lab results here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow many beans should I eat per serving?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eFor snacking, 5–10 beans is a good starting point. For making cacao tea, use 5–8 beans per cup. For grinding into paste, use as many as your recipe requires. Start small if you're new to raw cacao and listen to how your body responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Whole beans are very shelf-stable and not sensitive to heat — no warm weather protection needed for shipping. Once opened, keeping them in a sealed jar or bag at room temperature is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46584501207266,"sku":"CA-BAG-AMA-BNS-01LB-01","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/Vegan_15.png?v=1777309410"},{"product_id":"raw-cacao-beans-1kg","title":"High Amazon Basin Native Raw Cacao Beans 1 kg","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     HIGH AMAZON BASIN — RAW CACAO BEANS\n     Product description sections only\n     URL: \/products\/raw-cacao-beans\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ca-d { font-family: inherit; color: #1A1A1A; max-width: 100%; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .ca-d * { box-sizing: border-box; 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padding: 0 0 16px 0; }\n  .ca-d-faq-item.open .ca-d-faq-body { display: block; }\n  .ca-d-faq-a {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #5A5A5A;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-a a { color: #9C4722; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .ca-d-uses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-format-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-terroir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-recipes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ① PRODUCT INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eWhat you're holding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003e1 kg (2.2 lb) of Whole cacao beans — straight from the Amazon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are whole, unroasted cacao beans from wild native trees in Peru's High Amazon Basin — the same beans we use to make our ceremonial cacao paste. Nothing has been done to them except careful fermentation, sun-drying, and selection. No roasting, no processing, no additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger 1 kg format is ideal for frequent cacao drinkers, home chocolate makers, smoothie lovers, and anyone looking to work with cacao in its most elemental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested by Awajún communities along the Marañón River — where no roads reach and everything moves by water — these beans carry the full flavor and nutrient profile of wild Amazonian cacao. You can eat them whole, grind them yourself, steep them for cacao tea, or use them as the starting point for any cacao preparation you want to make from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is cacao at its most elemental. Complex, earthy, bold, and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/6_9d58cb41-b023-4da9-b1b7-fd33aa3e94ff.png?v=1772346807\"\u003eWild cacao beans from the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ② PHOTO PLACEHOLDER --\u003e\u003c!-- ③ WHAT ARE WHOLE BEANS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhole \u0026amp; unroasted\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete cacao bean — skin, nib, and natural oils intact. Unroasted means the full enzymatic and nutritional profile is preserved. Roast them yourself for a milder flavor, or use them raw for maximum potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCeremonial grade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the same beans selected for our ceremonial paste — not a surplus or a byproduct. Carefully fermented, sun-dried, and inspected for quality before packing. No defects, no mold, no compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ④ WAYS TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eSix ways to use them\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eThe most versatile form of cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-uses-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e☕\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep whole beans in hot water for a gentle, earthy cacao drink — lower intensity than paste, deeply grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🍫\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBean-to-bar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eIdeal for home chocolate makers and cacao enthusiasts looking to craft their own cacao preparations from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥾\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSnacking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat whole beans straight from the bag. Bold, crunchy, and deeply satisfying — a real food energy boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🥤\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmoothies \u0026amp; daily nutrition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eBlend a handful into smoothies, bowls, or shakes for full-spectrum cacao flavor and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🧁\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBaking \u0026amp; raw desserts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrack and use in place of nibs, or grind and fold into raw dessert bases for authentic cacao flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-use-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-use-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRitual \u0026amp; ceremony\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in altar work, ceremony preparation, or as an intentional snack during breathwork and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑤ RECIPE INSPIRATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eGet inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eRecipe ideas using whole cacao beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipes-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cup of cacao on a wooden table with cacao beans, a knife, and a compass.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/generated-image-554f5bf3-cef6-4012-9d71-67b42aa74fab.png?v=1772690084\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCacao Bean Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle, earthy, grounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/cacao-vs-cocoa.webp?v=1775580152\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHomemade Cacao Paste\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bean to cup, yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\" class=\"ca-d-recipe-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/nibs-de-cacau.avif?v=1775572326\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-recipe-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaw Cacao Energy Bites\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-bake, whole-food fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9c4722; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #9C4722; padding-bottom: 2px;\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\"\u003eSee all recipes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑥ ORIGIN \u0026 TERROIR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eFrom the High Amazon Basin, Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eSourced from Awajún farming communities along the Marañón River in Peru's Amazonas region — accessible only by river, with no road access. These are wild native cacao trees, not plantation hybrids. Complex, earthy, fruity, and deeply nourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/6;\" class=\"ca-d-photo-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Group of Awajun people smiling with Jose, founder of Cacao Adventures\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/Jose_with_the_Awajun_26_trip.jpg?v=1776750207\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAltitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180–200 m above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClimate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, tropical, humid year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwajún indigenous families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented, sun-dried, unroasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑦ ETHICALLY SOURCED --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eHonor and connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eEthically sourced, directly traded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eWe work directly with the Awajún community — accessible only by river in the Peruvian Amazon. Through hands-on training, equipment support, and premium pay well above New York commodity prices, we help them elevate quality while preserving traditional post-harvest methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThere are no middlemen. Every bag you hold directly supports the families and forests that make this cacao possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ⑧ ACCORDION FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eRaw Cacao Beans — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat do whole cacao beans taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eBold, earthy, and complex — deep chocolate notes with natural bitterness, a fruity undertone from the High Amazon origin, and a satisfying crunch from the outer shell. Unroasted beans have a more intense, raw flavor than roasted ones. They're an acquired taste for some, but deeply satisfying once your palate adjusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eShould I roast them before eating?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eIt's entirely up to you. Eating them raw preserves the maximum nutrient profile and enzyme activity. Roasting (at low temperature, 250–300°F for 15–20 minutes) reduces bitterness and brings out a warmer, nuttier flavor — making them more approachable for snacking or grinding into paste. Both are valid. Start raw and experiment from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eCan I make ceremonial cacao paste from these beans?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — these are the same beans we use for our ceremonial paste. To make paste at home: lightly roast the beans, remove the shells by cracking and winnowing, then grind the nibs in a high-speed blender or stone grinder until the cacao butter releases and it forms a smooth paste. It takes time and a powerful blender, but the result is completely authentic ceremonial cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I make cacao bean tea?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eLightly crack or crush 5–8 beans per cup, then steep in hot (not boiling) water for 5–10 minutes. Strain and drink as-is, or add a splash of plant milk and a little honey. The result is a lighter, gentler version of ceremonial cacao — earthy, warming, and subtly energizing. Great for evenings or for those who find the full paste too intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eAre these tested for heavy metals?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — every production lot is independently tested for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Salmonella. Results always fall below California Proposition 65 limits. We publish our results publicly. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/purity-testing\/cacao-adventures-heavy-metal-results\"\u003eView current lab results here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow many beans should I eat per serving?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eFor snacking, 5–10 beans is a good starting point. For making cacao tea, use 5–8 beans per cup. For grinding into paste, use as many as your recipe requires. Start small if you're new to raw cacao and listen to how your body responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Whole beans are very shelf-stable and not sensitive to heat — no warm weather protection needed for shipping. Once opened, keeping them in a sealed jar or bag at room temperature is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47804119187682,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/1_kg_de_Beans.png?v=1778795960"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/collections\/Diseno_sin_titulo_3_12ab2edc-823f-4187-832f-0bd431710fd2.png?v=1772059887","url":"https:\/\/www.cacaoadventures.com\/collections\/beans-and-nibs\/beans-\u0026-nibs.oembed","provider":"Cacao Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}