Crunchy Cacao - Cacao Beans in Crunchy Coating

Product detailed description

Our Crunchy Cacao is made from high-quality cacao beans sourced from the Caquetá region of southern Colombia. After light roasting, the beans are coated in a crunchy caramelised layer, creating a product that combines the intensity of cacao with a satisfying, crisp texture, while retaining all the health benefits of natural cacao. The crunchy coating is made using panela, an unrefined dried sugar cane juice, together with natural dark chocolate components - natural cacao mass and cocoa powder. This process forms a thin, brittle shell around each cacao bean, delivering a clean snap and crunch with every bite while protecting the aromatic core of the bean.

The result is a cacao snack that is neither natural roasted cacao bean nor conventional chocolate, but a unique product in between: crunchy, aromatic, naturally sweetened, and rich in cacao flavour. Crunchy Cacao is intended first and foremost for direct consumption, but its texture and flavour also make it suitable as a topping or ingredient.

Cacao beans are naturally rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, antioxidants, and theobromine. They are valued as a natural source of sustained energy, mental focus, and mood support, without the sharp stimulation associated with caffeine. They also contain a wide spectrum of vitamins, particularly A, B1, B2, B3, C and E, and are traditionally associated with sustained energy, focus, and overall well-being.

Hand-packed with care in our social integration packaging facility in Slovakia, creating meaningful work opportunities for disadvantaged individuals.

Why is this our bestseller?

Crunchy Cacao is our best-selling product because it makes high-quality cacao fino de aroma easy and enjoyable to eat. The crunchy coating softens cacao’s natural bitterness, while the crisp texture adds a playful, snack-like experience that appeals to a wide range of customers.

It is often the first product people try when discovering pure cacao, and also a favourite among long-term customers who appreciate its balance of flavour, texture, and clean composition. Its versatility — as a snack, topping, or accompaniment to drinks — has made Crunchy Cacao a long-standing bestseller.

What is Fino de Aroma?

Fino de aroma is a designation used for cacao varieties with exceptional aromatic and flavour qualities. It represents only a small fraction of global cacao production and is most commonly associated with Criollo and Trinitario varieties.

Composition

Lightly roasted cacao beans (fino de aroma) coated in a crunchy layer (cacao mass 55%, cocoa powder 100%, panela – dried unrefined sugar cane juice).

Country of origin

Colombia

Variety

Fino de Aroma cacao (Trinitario, Criollo)

Flavour profile

Full cacao character with mild bitterness, balanced sweetness, caramel notes, subtle fruity tones, and a pronounced crunchy bite.

Allergens

Product may contain traces of nuts

Application

• direct consumption as a crunchy cacao snack
• topping for porridges, yoghurts, desserts, and ice cream
• accompaniment to coffee, cacao, or hot chocolate
• ingredient for baking, granola, and energy bars

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

Energy: 2510 kJ / 600 kcal

Fat: 43 g

– of which saturates: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 46 g

– of which sugars: 24 g

Fibre: 29 g

Protein: 8 g

Salt: 0 mg