Description

GY cacao beans are the highly prized Ecuadorian Arriba Nacional varietal (aka cacao Arriba, or cacao Nacional). Arriba is a fine flavoured bean characterized by fruity and floral notes, and unique to Ecuador. Our raw beans are certified organic, Rainforest Alliance certified, common allergen-free, non GMO, naturally vegan and delicious!

The beans are hand-selected, fermented and dried to perfection keeping the cacao skin intact. Our cacao is lab tested, clean and pure, and does not go through a “Dutch” process nor alkalized in any way. Giddy Yo Cacao beans are naturally processed at low temps from start to finish to maximize quality and taste while maintaining nutritional integrity.

Our farmers harvest fully mature ripened pods from trees grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil. The plantation from which we source is known for their high quality low cadmium fine flavour cacao. Our supplier has developed and implemented the Native Cacao Farming Initiative, which is an ongoing free education and training program for the cacao harvesters and processors. It is important to us that the Ecuadorians responsible for supplying us our unique cacao are well taken care of; we believe in people over profits. We lab test each lot of raw materials to ensure our high standards are met or exceeded.

Food safety is of primary importance and we are happy to share with you that our Ecuadorian partner holds the following certifications; Organic, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certified, ISO 9001:2015, GMP, BRC Certified. Further steps have been taken to ensure the cacao is non-irradiated and common allergen-free.

Did you know?

Cacao may be naturally mood boosting.
Cacao may be a natural energy enhancer, aphrodisiac and natural appetite suppressant.
Cacao is a good source of magnesium and other plant derived nutrients.
So much more...

Suggested use: Eat straight out of the bag, or add to smoothies, desserts, oatmeal, yogurt, trail mix, power ball snacks, or make your own raw chocolate. Try putting a bean inside a dry date, add a bit of nut butter and a pinch of salt and mmmm...

Ingredients: *Cacao beans, non-roasted (raw).

*Certified Organic by ECOCERT Canada

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Weight:: 1.00 LBS

6 Reviews

4
Cacao beans

Published by R on 21st Oct 2023

The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is when I was shopping online for the product the iron content in the picture of the label looked very high and I was excited to find an organic source to help build up my levels. When the package arrived I checked the label and the level was lower. I would have purchased powder form instead as I feel I could have used it better. I still pop a few in the morning and it has a hint of chocolate. It’s a little bitter but I don’t mind the taste. Im sure there are tastier ways to inject them.
5
Very fine cacao!

Published by Cody Smith on 31st May 2022

I had bought some Ethiopian cacao from amazon to use in my coffee and for snacking on the nibs but was not impressed, that's when I learned about fine cacao and Ecuadorian beans. I found this shop and when I got my order I was blown away by the difference, such bright fruit tones with this when roasted low which works especially well with my coffee and a little tonka bean, cocoa heaven!
5
The very best!!

Published by Morgan on 23rd Jun 2016

Honestly, I don't know how they do it, but Giddy Yoyo rocks and I'll never buy from anyone else.
5
cacao mojo

Published by yamni on 12th May 2016

these beans are fresh, earthy, bitter as they should be, and full of mojo. they keep life full, awakened and filled with fire.
5
don't look for other places

Published by Grigory Pakhomov on 8th Mar 2016

Great beans - good price!
5
Great crunchy, chocolaty and nutty snack

Published by Vitali on 24th Feb 2015

This is a great crunchy snack, it provides the nutty flavors from the peel, the crunch and the rich raw chocolate taste. I eat them raw but they are also good in shakes and can be melted in reciped or eaten with honey. Can't get any fresher and natural than these cacao beans.