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Cocoa Pod

20,25 €

~~20,25 €~~

20,25 € / kg

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Ecuador

Tropical & unique

Flavonoids & fibre

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20,25 € / kg
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19,23 € / kg

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The true chocolate fruit, in its pure original form.

Full of character: beans with a pleasant bitterness, surrounded with white flesh with hints of lychee.

Naturally containing flavonoids & minerals: a source of magnesium and naturally occurring plant compounds.

How To Eat & Store

Step 1 — Open

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut through the hard shell either lengthwise or around the middle to open the cacao pod.

Step 2 — Eat

Enjoy the beans, surrounded by more or less pulp according to the maturity.

Step 3 – Storage

Keep in the refrigerator
Best eaten within 4-5 days after delivery

Taste Profile

The cacao pod pulp is slightly sweet, tangy, and deeply tropical, with notes of lychee, citrus, and pineapple alongside a refreshing almost effervescent quality. The raw cacao bean beneath is intensely bitter, earthy, and complex. Together, they create two completely contrasting flavour experiences within a single pod. Best enjoyed chilled.

Texture

Silky

Crunchy

Sweetness

Delicate

Syrupy

Sourness

Smooth

Zesty

Juiciness

Firm

Bursty

Origin & Sourcing

Where It Begins

The Cocoa Pod grows within the tropical cacao belt of West Africa and South America, where cacao trees (Theobroma cacao) thrive in hot, humid climates close to the equator. The pods develop directly from the trunk and major branches of the tree and are traditionally harvested by hand during the main fruiting seasons each year. Varieties include Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario.

How It's Grown

Grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Sourced from small scale producers who harvest each pod only once fully ripe and ready. The fruits are carefully picked at peak maturity for maximum flavour and freshness. Cacao pods do not continue ripening after harvest.

How It Reaches You

Air shipped to preserve maximum freshness, as fresh cacao pods are highly perishable. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival and enjoy within approximately 4-5 days for the best flavour and quality.

Nutrition & Benefits

Average nutritional values per 100g (of beans + pulp):

Carbohydrates: ~14–15 g
Protein: ~0.8–1.1 g
Fat: ~0.1 g
Vitamin C: ~3–5 mg
Potassium (K): ~235 mg
Iron (Fe): ~0.5 mg
Phosphorus (P): ~23 mg
Zinc (Zn): trace
Antioxidants / Polyphenols: high (flavonoids, theobromine)

The cacao pod is traditionally appreciated as a remarkable tropical fruit. Its fresh white pulp contains natural fruit sugars, vitamin C, and naturally occurring plant compounds, while the raw cacao beans inside naturally contain magnesium, iron, potassium, flavonoid polyphenols and theobromine.

Description

Cocoa pod: the original cacao experience

This is the tropical fruit chocolate begins with, long before roasting, grinding, conching or sugar.

Crack open the hard ridged shell and you’ll find 20 to 60 cacao beans wrapped in soft white pulp. The pulp is juicy, sweet-tangy and deeply tropical, with notes of lychee, citrus and pineapple. The beans underneath are a completely different story: bitter, earthy and intense, carrying the raw foundation of chocolate before any processing begins.

Eat the fresh pulp straight from the pod, then gently suck or nibble the beans if you’re curious about cacao in its wildest form. You can also blend the pulp and beans into smoothies, add it to fruit bowls, or dry and roast them at home for a deeper cacao flavor.

Unprocessed, unsweetened and straight from the tropics, this is chocolate at its origin. A fruit unlike anything else, and one every chocolate lover should try at least once.

Technical Details

Other Names:

cacao — chocolate tree — Theobroma cacao (scientific name) — Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario (3 sorts of cocoa)

Origin:

Ecuador

Shipping:

air

Quality:

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

Based on 208 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 146 Total 4 star reviews: 23 Total 3 star reviews: 19 Total 2 star reviews: 9 Total 1 star reviews: 11

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Alexander G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
cocoa pod
Arrived fresh and in excellent condition.
Fruit pulp with an interesting flavor.
Beans less bitter than feared, taste more “earthy”.
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Riccardo G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
fine pleasure
We are very grateful for the exquisite fruits. After a gentle manufacturing process designed with pleasure, we enjoyed the finest cocoa drink with friends.:)
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Anna G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Cocoa fruit
The fruit was exactly as pictured in very good condition and a beautiful dark red color, very attractive. It tasted very good and was surprisingly fruity, something completely different. We all tolerated them very well. It arrived on Thursday and was immediately opened. It remained open with cling film and kept in the refrigerator all the time. As a result, the fruit remained fresh and visually unchanged until it was used up on Sunday evening. Very good! I'd love to go back!
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Marine F.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Original for Easter
Good discovery.
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Mirea M.
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3 months ago
Cocoa pod
It has no taste and neither does the pulp on the core.
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Köhler s.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Super hot cocoa
Wonderfully fresh and very fine. Not bitter, tastes soft chocolate, fruity notes. Let's order again and again.
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Adham E. H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Great product, great customer support!
The first delivery arrived quickly and easily. Unfortunately, the fruits were overripe, you can't blame anyone for that. It's just a natural product. I still wrote to customer service and immediately received a very nice and helpful answer. The new delivery was immediately arranged for FREE - I didn't expect that at all! I was even reimbursed for delivery costs for the first delivery! The company deserves 5 stars for that alone. My beans arrived super fast again and were perfect this time! Thank you so much! Always happy to come back and would be happy to recommend you!
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Leonard W.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Good fruit
Yes, the price is relatively high but that way you get a fruit in good condition that you hardly get otherwise.
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