Our certified organic raw unpeeled cacao beans are 100% criollo cacao the species known worldwide for superior taste aroma and health benefits.. These beans come directly from the organic farms and co-ops in cameroon that cultivate them.. These organic cacao beans are cultivated using the best in sustainable organic farming practices to preserve the natural integrity of the cacao.. Each bean are hand-picked fully fermensted over a 5 - 7 day period and then sun dried.. Our organic cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals chemicals herbicides and pesticides and are never machine processed heated or roasted.. No sugar dairy or anything else; just 100% heirloom organic cacao..