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Cacao
Cacao or cocoa is native to the Americas. Since aprox. 1000 B.C., Theobroma cacao, is also located on the Atlantic side of the Mesoamerican isthmus, near the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz, Tabasco y Chiapas. It's because of the use of cocoa by Mokaya and Olmecs, which gave rise to a variety of foods and drinks, of which the tasty drink chocolate became world known. The Mayas, the Zapotecs and Aztecs used cocoa for medicinal and religious purposes, it although was consumed for pleasure. In the Mayan language, the word Kawkaw can be interpreted as "bitter juice".
Cacao apart from being the basis for making chocolate has been consumed in Mexican and South American cultures, since time in memorial, for its invigorating and healthy properties. It is considered to be one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants. Cacao is also a key ingredient for many Mexican foods such as mole sauce and pozol
Benefits: Cacao Beans provide a vast array of vital nutritional benefits. One of nature's highest dietary sources of magnesium, Cacao beans are also rich in iron and an excellent source of dietary fiber. They are one of the world's most antioxidant-rich foods. Cacao beans contain potent flavonoids, and powerful alkaloid chemicals including theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamine.
Cacao Nibs
Cacao nibs are the inside of the cacao bean, after the bean has been roasted and husked. They are packed with antioxidants and considered a superfood. Sprinkle nibs onto oatmeal, granola, yoguhrts, pancakes or use them as an alternative to nuts. Blend them in with a smoothie or protein drink or use in cookie batters instead of chocolate chips. When making coffe, grind equal parts coffee beans and cacao nibs together, and then brew as usual.
Caramelized Cacao Beans
Cacao Caramelizado are an ideal snack to boost your energy while on the go or a sweet treat in the lunch pack for your kids.
Cacao Botanero
Is a salty snack meant to be eaten alone, accompanied by beer , wine or spirits or sprinkeled over salads, soups or main dishes.
Kua Kama Cacao Spice Rubs:
Are great on seafood, meat, vegetables and even tofu. Their usage is excellent in marinating food for barbequing / grilling.
Vanilla
Did you actually know that Mexico is the country of origin of the vanilla? Since centuries the finest gourmet's vanilla is grown here and produced through elaborated procedures in traditional ways. Up till far in the 19-th century Mexico had the monopoly on the vanilla cultivation. At that time the plants still depended on a special kind of bee (Melipoma), which is only spread in Mexico, for their pollination.
Today every single flower of the vanilla plants is fertilised carefully by hand. The vanilla-beans mature during nine to ten months, until they are juicy-green and are harvested one by one per hand. In an elaborate process, including drying for 90 days in the sun, the beans develop the unique aroma of our Mexican Gourmet Vanilla.
As a "black flower" (tlixochitl) the Mexican vanilla was already very much appreciated by the Aztecs. They used the noble spice to flavour their chocolate with it. Still today the Mexican Gourmet Vanilla is deemed by gourmets and professionals, as the most original and finest of all kinds of vanilla.
