The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
Ingredients
- 4 organic Idaho baking potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅓ teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 ˚F. Peel and cut like French fries.
- In a large bowl, add potatoes and sprinkle with oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well coated. Place potatoes on cookie sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Turn with a spatula after 25 minutes.
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