Criollo Chocolate: Efficient Food of the Gods

by Justin Thomas on March 16, 2006

cocoa cacao beans raw

In its pure state, chocolate, or cacao, is quite nutritious, and inspires eudaimonia. There are number of varieties of cacao. Almost all commercial chocolate is made using beans of the Forastero Group. Another more prized cultivar, Criollo, is used by the top chocolate makers around the world. It is less bitter and more aromatic than any other bean.


See our explanation of different chocolate varieties here.

You can buy criollo chocolate powder from Amazon, and you can get criollo nibs here.

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green LA girl March 17, 2006 at 2:51 am

Curious about how these cocoa nibs taste –

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Julie Hales January 13, 2008 at 2:28 am

It is possible you to inform me where and how to get the Criollo Chocolate in powder, as I am trying to import it to New Zealand.

My postal address is:

Jules Hales.
50, Redruth Av.
Spreydon
Christchurch – New Zealand
Tel. 00 64 3 3651875

I would be grateful, Julie

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bill dugan June 23, 2009 at 10:30 am

I can get it for you from El Salvador in any form you like from one of the few growers of the criollo strain.I import coffee beans from the same grower and will be the acting agent for sales of this seasons cacao as well.
Bill

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Bill Dugan January 4, 2010 at 1:12 pm

mylatinviking@yahoo.com
Above is who you need to contact.
Stephanie is the grower.

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ny web design guy May 31, 2009 at 9:59 am

want to taste it right now :D

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Bathroom Glasgow December 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm

want to taste it right now

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acai fit scams January 20, 2010 at 6:34 am

All right, you’ve inspired me to try this.

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