"People always ask me what I eat. Raw, organic Cacao Nibs and Cacao Beans are the primary food in my diet. Cacao is the superfood of the future. Cacao Nibs and Cacao Beans are truly the food of the gods, the best food ever!" — David Wolfe, author of Naked Chocolate, Eating for Beauty, The Sunfood Diet Success System, and Amazing Grace

For the first time ever, we present Sunfood's truly raw, PEELED cacao beans from the jungles of Bali, Indonesia! One taste of a Wild Balinese Cacao Bean, and the enlivening, energizing flavor of raw cacao is revealed. Each cacao bean has been released from its protective skin for maximum flavor and ultimate indulgence. Peeled, raw cacao beans make an excellent addition to raw brownies and ice creams, whether blended in or arranged decoratively on top. Dip one of these chocolate jewels into a bit of raw yacon and then dust it with Maca Extreme. Now you know why we're so happy to finally make these peeled, raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans available to you!

Selecting an heirloom variety of organically-grown cacao is only the beginning. We went one step beyond the extraordinary to offer raw cacao beans shaped by two different levels of fermentation. First, we selected raw cacao beans that had been maintained within the realm of ultra-low fermentation, below 10% throughout the entire batch. Then, for a full-bodied, more traditional chocolate flavor, we also arranged for cacao beans which had reached a 75% fermentation level. The results are in.... and the results are irresistible! Enjoy both varieties of Wild Balinese Cacao Beans, and learn the true magic of real chocolate!

The Importance of Wild Cacao

Cacao is a native of the tropics, and has spread from its ancestral home of Central and South America to almost every rainforest ecosystem on the planet. Deep within the Indonesian jungle, a variety of cacao emerged from the rich volcanic soil in complete isolation, known only to natives of a few sparsely inhabited islands… until now. This type of cacao has had thousands of years to develop an exotic, truly unique, ‘wild’ flavor. A distant relative of Trinitario cacao, the genetic heritage of these Wild Balinese Cacao Beans has remained untouched for thousands of years. The flavor of these cacao beans is on par with the best cacao in the world, thanks to pure water, continuous sunlight, and mineral-rich soil that holds some of the freshest life energy on the planet. The benefits of raw cacao and the mellow flavor of traditional chocolate are present in these Wild Balinese Cacao Beans side by side. We have allowed these beans to ferment under controlled conditions until they have reached a 75% fermentation level. Allowing raw cacao beans to ferment to this extent while keeping them free of microbes represents an incredible amount of time and labor... but the results are well worth it! The taste of 75% fermented Balinese Cacao is at once familiar and totally unexpected.

All chocolate is made from Cacao Beans (also known as Cocoa Beans), but you’ve never had chocolate like this! Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao has incredibly high antioxidant values, abundant levels of minerals, and it has the potential to rejuvenate the brain’s neurotransmitters. All of the health-giving qualities of chocolate are found in Wild Balinese Cacao Beans, with a taste that is out of this world! No sugar, no dairy, no chemicals. Just one ingredient: Cacao!

Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans are one of nature's most fantastic superfoods due to their high mineral content and a wealth of antioxidants. Since many of the special properties of cacao are destroyed or lost by cooking, refining, and processing, planet Earth’s favorite food is still unknown to most of us. Now we get to reconnect with the power of real, raw, wild chocolate! Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans offer fantastic hope for chocoholics everywhere. You can turn cravings for cooked, processed, chocolate into the super-nutrition of the highest order.

Cacao is the Best Natural Food Source of the Following Nutrients:

Magnesium: Cacao appears to be the #1 source of magnesium of any food. Magnesium is one of the great alkaline minerals. It works to support the heart, boost our mental focus, and relieve constipation. Magnesium, along with other components of cacao, has been linked with a lessening of PMS symptoms. This is likely the primary reason women crave chocolate during their monthly cycle. Magnesium balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and has been tied to increased happiness and improved mood. Magnesium is the most deficient major mineral on the Standard American Diet (SAD); over 80% of Americans are chronically deficient in Magnesium! Raw, wild, cacao beans have enough magnesium to help reverse deficiencies of this mineral.

Antioxidants: Cacao contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world. This point is so astounding that it bears repeating: No food exhibits greater antioxidant capacity than cacao! These antioxidants include polyphenols, catechins, and epicatechins. By weight, Cacao has more antioxidants than red wine, blueberries, acai, pomegranates, and goji berries COMBINED.

Iron: Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans contain approximately 314% of the U.S. RDA of iron per 1 ounce (28 gram) serving. Iron plays an essential role in the body, working to carry oxygen from the lungs to every part of the body. Consuming whole food sources of Iron such as Wild Balinese Cacao is one of the best ways to keep our blood healthy.

Like Magnesium, nearly 80% of Americans are deficient in the trace mineral Chromium. This often overlooked mineral helps us burn fat, build muscle and metabolize calories from all the foods in our diet. Chromium is an important trace mineral that is most well known for helping to balance our blood sugar. Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans have enough chromium to help restore our levels of this vital trace mineral.

Anandamide: The human body naturally produces endorphins after exercise, neurotransmitters which flood our brains with positive feelings. One of these neurotransmitters is Anandamide, also known as The Bliss Chemical. While humans have to work hard to produce enough Anandamide to reach higher levels of ecstasty, only one plant produces this chemical as part of its normal metabolism — Cacao! Not only does Cacao contain Anandamide in high concentrations, it also contains enzyme inhibitors that decrease our bodies' ability to breakdown The Bliss Chemical. When we eat raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Ceans, the Anandamide produced by our brains along with the Anadamide found in cacao may continue to circulate in the body for extended periods of time, helping us feel great all day long.

Theobromine: Wild cacao beans contain about 1% theobromine. Most commonly found in cacao, this chemical element is an effective anti-bacterial substance which works to kill Streptococci mutans (the primary organism responsible for cavities). Theobromine is a chemical relative of caffeine but it does not act as a nervous system stimulant. Theobromine dilates the cardiovascular system making the heart’s job easier. The combination of Theobromine and Magnesium make Wild Balinese Cacao Beans an important part of a heart-healthy diet.

Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans Contain the Following Important Nutrients:

Zinc: Many of the enzymes in the human body would not exist without the presence of zinc. This mineral is a vital component in over 200 enzymes throughout the body, and it is a cofactor of hundreds more. Wild Balinese Cacao contains zinc, which plays a critical role in the health of the immune system, liver, pancreas, and skin. Additionally, zinc is essential for sexual development, fertility, and cell growth.

Manganese: This mineral plays a crucial role in the formation of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue. Manganese helps assist iron in the oxygenation of the blood and formation of hemoglobin, and helps to promote healthy joints.

Vitamin C: Cacao must be raw to contain vitamin C. All cooked and processed chocolate has had its vitamin C degraded beyond the point where it may benefit the human body. A one ounce (28 gram) serving of raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans contains approximately 21% of the U.S. RDA of Vitamin C.

Copper: Traditionally known as a powerful antimicrobial, copper also works to cleanse the lymphatic system and stimulate peristalsis. Copper is found naturally in plants with Vitamin C, so it is hardly a surprise that raw, wild cacao beans contain a good amount of copper. In the human body, copper helps to build healthy blood, making it a natural partner to iron and manganese.

Phenethylamine (PEA): Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans contain high levels of Phenylethylamine (PEA). Often known as The Love Chemical, PEA is the chemical produced in our bodies when we fall in love. This is likely one of the main reasons why love and chocolate have such a deep connection. PEA also plays a role in increasing focus and alertness.

Tryptophan: An essential amino acid which is transformed into important stress-protective neurotransmitters including serotonin and melatonin. Tryptophan is heat sensitive and therefore it is “cooked out” in many high protein foods and in conventional processed chocolate products.

Serotonin: The primary neurotransmitter in the human body, Serotonin is similar in its chemistry to tryptophan and melatonin. Serotonin helps us build up our “stress defense shield” which supports our immune system in times of high demand.

Omega 6 Fatty Acids: Raw, wild cacao contains essential omega 6 fatty acids, which form an integral part of our cell walls and allow for more efficient communication between cells.

Does Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Contain Caffeine?

Contrary to popular opinion, cacao is a poor source of caffeine. A typical sample of raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans will yield from zero caffeine to 1,000 parts per million of caffeine (less than 1/20^th of the caffeine present in coffee).

Does Raw Cacao spike blood sugar levels?

In clinical tests carried out in February 2008, Dr. Gabriel Cousens discovered that Cacao does not elevate blood sugar in the same way as a caffeine containing food or beverage. In fact, Dr. Cousens’ found that cacao has less of an effect on blood sugar than nearly any other food.

Cacao beans contain no sugar and between 12% and 50% fat depending on variety and growth conditions. Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans are around 40% fat content (low compared to other nuts). There is no evidence to implicate consumption of Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans with obesity. Indeed, raw cacao can actually help promote weight loss because it contains minerals and molecules that reduce the appetite.

Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans have an extremely low microbe count. This is an extraordinary feat considering that cacao beans come from a moist and juicy fruit grown in the hot jungle. No other cacao bean sources can claim our level of safety.

Raw, Wild Balinese Cacao Beans are free of heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. Strict oversight at every stage of production ensures that Wild Balinese Cacao Beans start pure and stay pure.

The unique process used to dry the Wild Balinese Cacao Beans retains the purity, fine aroma, fairly uniform large size, and the nutritional impact that nature intended.

High Flavor, No Roasting: Wild Balinese Cacao Beans allowed to reach a fermentation level of 75% retain the characteristic flavor of raw cacao with the full-bodied qualities of more traditional chocolate preparations. The quality of Wild Balinese Cacao Beans combine with a low level of processing, meaning you get to enjoy a rich, raw chocolate flavor and aroma without roasting.

Allergies to Chocolate?

A recent study showed that only one out of 500 people who thought they were allergic to chocolate actually tested positive. Allergies to chocolate are quite rare. It is typically the case that the person is in fact allergic to milk and dairy products. Some people can be allergic to cooked and processed chocolate but are not allergic to Cacao.

Wild Balinese Cacao Beans at 75% Fermentation – Full Bodied Flavor!

1. Try these cacao beans one at a time. Chew thoroughly and experience the taste extravaganza of exotic raw chocolate.
2. Add to coconut-based or fruit-based smoothies to enhance the flavor.
3. Add Yacon syrup to these raw Cacao Beans and chew!
4. Blend Wild Balinese Cacao Beans into herbal teas with the Peruvian superfoods Maca and Camu Camu.
5. Crumble Wild Balinese Cacao Beans over raw ice cream for the best chocolate chips in the world!
6. Create a raw chocolate bar! Blend the following raw ingredients together: Wild Balinese Cacao Beans, agave nectar, maca, coconut oil, angstrom calcium, and truly raw cashews. Pour into a mold and freeze. Eat cold and experience the truth about the food of the gods!
7. Cacao and Goji Berries go particularly well when eaten together. Because of their combined antioxidant content, Cacao and Goji Berries make for excellent air travel snacks.
8. Read the book Naked Chocolate by David Wolfe and Shazzie and discover all the extraordinary chocolate recipes you can create in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Warning: Eating Wild Balinese Cacao Beans may cause you to have THE BEST DAY EVER!

Cacao is great fun for everyone — especially kids!

Refrigeration of these Cacao Beans is recommended.

16 oz. bag (equivalent of approx. 400 cacao beans)