Ingredient

Organic Cacao Beans

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Cacao beans and their derivatives (cocoa powder, cocoa butter) are primarily used to provide …

What it is

Cacao beans are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to the Americas. They are fermented, dried, roasted, and ground to produce cocoa liquor, the base for chocolate. Further processing separates cocoa solids and cocoa butter.

Why it's used

Cacao beans and their derivatives (cocoa powder, cocoa butter) are primarily used to provide chocolate flavor and color in a wide variety of foods. They are essential in products like chocolate bars, candies, baked goods, ice cream, and beverages.

Health notes

Cacao is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains flavanols, which are antioxidants. Some research suggests potential cardiovascular benefits from flavanol-rich cacao, but more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated cacao products, and EFSA has also reviewed flavanols in cacao. Evidence on health effects at typical intake levels is still developing.

Allergen info

Cacao is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Organic Cacao Beans

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RAAKA Cabernet Sauvignon, Unroasted Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 536kcal 8Protein 32Fat 48Carbs CRIO BRU 100% Ground Cocoa Beans Coffee Alternative, Peppermint Light Roast Coffee 80kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12Carbs

RAAKA Unroasted Dark Chocolate, Maple & Nibs Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 532kcal 8Protein 36Fat 44Carbs

Taza Chocolate Raspberry Crunch Organic 70% Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Crunch Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 543kcal 11.4Protein 31.4Fat 54.3Carbs

Five Star Organics LLC Organic Coconut Minis, Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 5.3Protein 31.6Fat 55.3Carbs

Taza Chocolate Wicked Dark Organic 95% Dark Chocolate, Wicked Dark Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 600kcal 14.3Protein 40Fat 40Carbs Engaging Ventures Raaka, Virgin Chocolate Bar, Vanilla Rooibos, Vanilla Rooibos Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 572kcal 12Protein 36Fat 52Carbs Engaging Ventures Raaka, Chocolate Bar, Yacon, Yacon Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 584kcal 8Protein 44Fat 36Carbs Five Star Organics LLC The Organic Candy Bar, Coconut Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 500kcal 4.8Protein 30.9Fat 54.8Carbs

Taza Chocolate Sea Salt & Almond Dark Bark 80% Dark Chocolate Snacking Thins, Sea Salt & Almond Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 575kcal 12.5Protein 37.5Fat 42.5Carbs Five Star Organics LLC Organic Dark Caramel Minis, Dark Chocolate Caramel Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 474kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 60.5Carbs Taza Chocolate Toasted Coconut Dark Bark 80% Dark Chocolate Snacking Thins, Toasted Coconut Candy High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 575kcal 10Protein 37.5Fat 47.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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