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product_id: 12090048
title: "Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Organic Criollo Cacao Beans, 2 Lbs (2 Pack)"
brand: "terrasoul superfoods"
price: "R1502"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Terrasoul Superfoods"
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store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100% Organic Criollo Beans Antioxidants & Magnesium Powerhouse 2 lbs total, 2-pack resealable Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Organic Criollo Cacao Beans, 2 Lbs (2 Pack)

**Brand:** terrasoul superfoods
**Price:** R1502
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍫 Elevate your wellness game with the rare 'Food of the Gods'—don’t miss out on this superfood secret!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Organic Criollo Cacao Beans, 2 Lbs (2 Pack) by terrasoul superfoods
- **How much does it cost?** R1502 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- terrasoul superfoods enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted terrasoul superfoods brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Double the Freshness:** Two 1lb resealable packs keep your beans fresh and potent.
- • **Supercharged Nutrition:** Loaded with magnesium and antioxidants to fuel your mind & body.
- • **Purest Criollo Cacao Beans:** Savor the rare 2-3% elite cacao variety prized worldwide.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for smoothies, trail mixes, or gourmet recipes—unlock rich, complex chocolate flavor.
- • **Ethically Sourced & Certified:** USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO, Vegan & Gluten-Free for conscious living.

## Overview

Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Organic Criollo Cacao Beans deliver 2 pounds of premium, USDA-certified organic, fair trade, and non-GMO cacao sourced from the rare Criollo variety. Packed with antioxidants and magnesium, these raw, gluten-free, vegan-friendly beans preserve their complex flavor and health benefits through careful fermentation and sun-drying. Ideal for health-conscious professionals seeking a natural energy boost and gourmet chocolate experience.

## Description

About Terrasoul Superfoods Cacao Beans: Hailed as the "Food of the Gods", cacao contains the highest concentration of magnesium and antioxidants of any food on the planet. Our certified organic cacao beans are made from highly-prized Criollo beans, and are grown under a canopy of shade trees in the fertile soil of Peru. To preserve the complex flavor profile and health benefits, the beans are carefully harvested, washed with a mineral wash to disinfect them from any harmful contaminants, fermented, and sun-dried, never being exposed to damaging high temperatures. Key Nutrition Benefits of Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Cacao Beans: Magnesium: Magnesium fights acid buildup, neutralizes toxins, quiets nerves and is essential for many other functions. Over 80% of Americans are chronically deficient in Magnesium. Antioxidants: Cacao contains flavanoids, polyphenols, catechins, and epicatechins. By weight, cacao has more antioxidants than red wine, blueberries, acai, pomegranates, and goji berries combined! Antioxidants keep you looking young and help fight disease. Suggested Uses: Add to trail mixes or smoothies for an energy boost.

Review: These cacao beans are raw but fermented; cooking them first (like roasting peanuts) makes them perfect for many uses - I’ve been looking for raw cacao beans for a while now, and these were harder to find than I expected at a very reasonable price. I thought the quality was fantastic. They come fermented, but not cooked. I did try a bean out of the bag uncooked, and could tell right away that they were fermented (because they were a little sour, and I’m very sensitive to that). I did cook them at about 200°- 250° for 1 hour, and that made a world of difference! As a nice fringe benefit, the house had that nice chocolate-y smell. I grind a couple of the cacao beans with my coffee beans, so I get the chocolate flavor with no sugar, and you can’t get the type of rich flavor the beans offer with processed/powdered chocolate. I’ve also used ground beans when making Mole sauce and chili; it adds a depth of flavor that’s hard to get otherwise. If you’re expecting a snack that you can eat out of a bag, this probably isn’t it. Some people do, but in my opinion, it’s like eating coffee beans expecting them to taste like your favorite caramel macchiato- it won’t. Good product at a fair price.
Review: Good deal for beans - Love cacao! not by themselves tho. Way to bitter. I use them with bananas, strawberries, gojis, etc. This is a good deal, the beans are good, fresh. Let them soak in some almond milk seems to add the sweetness found in chocolate. They really need to be hidden from kids. Once they taste the out of the bag bitter, it's over. Grind them and hide them in ice cream or other sweeter dishes. The skin is on, but i do not peel them. They grind up just fine and are unnoticeable. I buy the whole bean so i get a product less messed with. More pure. I've purchased a 20$/lb bags, and these for 2 for 20$, both the same taste, freshness. These are a good deal. Start here. If you don't like them there is another bag to give to friends or family.

## Features

- 2 pack of two 1lb resealable packages for a total of 2 pounds.
- USDA Certified Organic, fair trade, non-gmo, raw, gluten free, and vegan friendly.
- Made from 100% Criollo Beans, which are the most highly prized cacao beans making up only 2-3% of global production.
- Terrasoul Superfoods sources the freshest and highest quality superfoods from all over the planet. Our mission is to make these amazing, healthy foods available to you at the lowest prices possible while paying our growers and employees fair wages.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00QU86G90 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,703 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #111 in Baking Cocoa |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,063) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Manufacturer  | Terrasoul Superfoods |
| Package Dimensions  | 9.96 x 8.86 x 2.72 inches; 1 Pounds |
| UPC  | 750022644620 |
| Units  | 32 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Terrasoul Superfoods
- **Flavor:** Whole Cacao Beans
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 2
- **Package Information:** Bag

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: The product description states that these cacao beans are 100% raw, but on the back of the pouch, it says that they are fermented to give them a creamy flavor. For how long were they fermented and what was the fermentation process?**
A: Heather,They are fermented in wooden boxes over a weeks time and carefully monitored, turned, and mixed over this period ensuring the cacao bean's temperature never exceeds 114 degrees during this process.Best Regards,Terrasoul Superfoods

**Q: can you grind these and brew them like coffee?**
A: Yes, you can!  Use a French Press, and allow them to steep for about 10 minutes. I find that stirring a couple of minutes after adding the water and at about 6 minutes helps, as the air trapped in the cocoa expands as it heats up and causes foam to develop.  Stirring breaks the foam and releases the hot air, allowing the water to steep the cocoa.  Delicious with a little sweetener, and a small splash of milk (like one might add to tea) really makes this a treat.

**Q: Can these be roasted to make chocolate?**
A: Yes they can.  I roast them all the time to make Mexican chocolate discs.

**Q: Are the beans easier to chew than cacao nibs? When I chew the nibs I worry I'm going to break a tooth!**
A: I haven't tried to chew beans. Overall it's great product.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These cacao beans are raw but fermented; cooking them first (like roasting peanuts) makes them perfect for many uses
*by A***S on December 19, 2017*

I’ve been looking for raw cacao beans for a while now, and these were harder to find than I expected at a very reasonable price. I thought the quality was fantastic. They come fermented, but not cooked. I did try a bean out of the bag uncooked, and could tell right away that they were fermented (because they were a little sour, and I’m very sensitive to that). I did cook them at about 200°- 250° for 1 hour, and that made a world of difference! As a nice fringe benefit, the house had that nice chocolate-y smell. I grind a couple of the cacao beans with my coffee beans, so I get the chocolate flavor with no sugar, and you can’t get the type of rich flavor the beans offer with processed/powdered chocolate. I’ve also used ground beans when making Mole sauce and chili; it adds a depth of flavor that’s hard to get otherwise. If you’re expecting a snack that you can eat out of a bag, this probably isn’t it. Some people do, but in my opinion, it’s like eating coffee beans expecting them to taste like your favorite caramel macchiato- it won’t. Good product at a fair price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good deal for beans
*by S***Y on March 20, 2016*

Love cacao! not by themselves tho. Way to bitter. I use them with bananas, strawberries, gojis, etc. This is a good deal, the beans are good, fresh. Let them soak in some almond milk seems to add the sweetness found in chocolate. They really need to be hidden from kids. Once they taste the out of the bag bitter, it's over. Grind them and hide them in ice cream or other sweeter dishes. The skin is on, but i do not peel them. They grind up just fine and are unnoticeable. I buy the whole bean so i get a product less messed with. More pure. I've purchased a 20$/lb bags, and these for 2 for 20$, both the same taste, freshness. These are a good deal. Start here. If you don't like them there is another bag to give to friends or family.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool beans!
*by B***S on July 25, 2025*

Looks good as far as I can tell....won't actually be using them for a few weeks. Will be grinding them into 'nibs' for use in candies, etc I'll let you know if I have any problem with them at that time, but the package is intact and they arrived pretty fast (in the mailbox for some reason).

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*