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Dominican Republic Cacao

Bona Cacao International: Premium, hand-processed raw cacao from the Dominican Republic’s Hernandez Farm. Buy wholesale Cacao Beans, Nibs, butter, and powder at bonaocacao.com & cacaobean.shop.

The Difference Hand-Processing Makes

Most conventional cacao is machine-processed, which can be harsh and often involves chemical solvents or high heat to speed up the shelling (peeling) and separating of the bean. This aggressive treatment can degrade the most vital nutrients.

The practice of using hand-peeled and all-natural processed cacao beans, like those from Bona Cacao International, preserves the bean’s integrity and guarantees maximum health benefits:

  1. Retention of Flavonoids (Antioxidants): Hand-processing avoids the high temperatures and intense friction of machinery. This gentle, slower method is crucial for retaining the cacao bean’s delicate flavonoids, which are the powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds responsible for supporting heart health, improving blood flow, and protecting cells from damage.
  2. Maximized Mineral Content: Since no chemical solvents or artificial additives are used, the resulting bean is all-natural and pure. This ensures that the essential minerals—like high levels of magnesium (vital for muscle and nerve function) and iron (key for energy and fighting fatigue)—remain locked inside the cacao.
  3. Clean, Pure Ingredient: An all-natural process means you are consuming the cacao in its rawest, cleanest form, free from heavy metals, pesticides, or other contaminants often introduced in mass-production. This purity makes it an ideal ingredient for a healthy, clean-eating lifestyle.

Choosing hand-peeled, all-natural cacao means you’re consuming the bean exactly as nature intended, allowing you to fully harness its power as a superfood for optimal health.

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