Ground Cacao Beans Dominicana Villa Riva Fine

Unlike cacao powder, which is made by pressing part of the cacao butter out of cacao mass through many processing stages, these cacao beans are ground "as they are" — with no oil pressed out and no industrial processing. This approach keeps the beans' natural composition and yields a product as close as possible to their original structure.

The Villa Riva batch is fermented for six days in three-tier wooden boxes: the first tier for 24 hours, the second for 96 hours, the third for 24 hours. After fermentation the beans are sun-dried for 7–10 days on average.

The Fine grind means particles up to about 0.5mm, giving a smooth texture for drinks and easy use in cooking.