Are these peeled and fermented?

All cacao beans are fermented first before being shipped, so yes, they are fermented. They are not, however roasted or peeled. You'll need to roast and then peel (winnow) them.

Can you eat these raw?

I work in one of only about 50 bean-to-bar chocolate-making companies in the United States. You really shouldn't eat these raw, despite what many people will say. Trust me; I hand sort raw beans every day. Raw cacao is fermented on the jungle floor and generally tests high for salmonella, listeria, and e coli. Unless this company is actually lightly roasting the beans to kill germs, there is no guarantee they are safe to eat in this raw state. It's like eating raw chicken. You can definitely do it, and you won't necessarily get sick, but it's really risky. But if you buy these and pop them in the oven at 325-350 for 20-25 minutes, you'll have a nice snack that's super high in flavinols, antioxidants, good fats, and theobromine! Highly recommend that :)

Can these be planted? Will they grow?

Hello Richard, This product is intended for human consumption and is not guaranteed to germinate, as it goes through a air pressure and steam process to reduce the microbiological content and have them ready to eat out of the bag.

Do you need to roast them to make chocolate?

Yes... about 40-60 munutes on a low heat. Raw tastes soury and if you want to eat them or make somethung out of them, you need to roast them first, you will feel how taste changes in the process.

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Kevala Organic Raw Cacao Beans 1Lb

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Brand
kevala
Flavour
Chocolate
Item weight
16 Ounces
Number of pieces
16
Unit count
473.18

🌱100% Organic Purity

🍫Unprocessed Raw Cacao Beans

📦1 Lb Bulk Pack for Versatility

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Description

🍫 Elevate your baking game with nature’s purest cacao power!

BULK 1 POUND PACK - Generous quantity ensures you never run out during your creative baking or healthy recipe experiments.
RICH INTENSE FLAVOR - Experience the deep, bold bitterness that true cacao aficionados crave, straight from the bean to your palate.
PURE ORGANIC GOODNESS - Savor the authentic, unadulterated flavor of nature’s finest cacao beans, perfect for health-conscious bakers.
TRUSTED QUALITY POPULARITY - Join thousands of satisfied customers who rate it 4.5 stars and make it a top choice in baking chocolates.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Craft your own chocolate, cocoa milk, or elevate desserts with these premium beans—your kitchen’s secret weapon.

Kevala Organic Raw Cacao Beans offer a premium, 1-pound bulk pack of unprocessed, organic cacao beans ideal for baking, making chocolate, and healthy recipes. Known for their rich, intense flavor and high customer satisfaction, these beans bring authentic, natural cacao straight to your kitchen.

Specifications

ASIN	B00B8DOSVK
ASIN	B00B8DOSVK
Best Sellers Rank	#25,902 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #32 in Baking Chocolates Cocoa
Brand Name	kevala
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (694)
Customer reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (694)
Flavor	Chocolate
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	16 Ounces
Item model number	KEV01227
Model Number	KEV01227
Number of Pieces	16
Part Number	KEV01227
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 7.62 x 21.59 cm; 453.59 g
UPC	816536012277
Unit Count	473.18 Milliliters

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