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
Because this is
a folk preparation, the ingredients can change from year to year
depending on when you make it and what's growing around you. The
standard base ingredients are apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion,
ginger, horseradish, and hot peppers, but there are plenty of other herbs
that can be thrown in for added kick. This year there were lots of
spicy jalapenos and vibrant rosemary in the garden, so we used those
along with some organic turmeric powder
and fresh lemon peel. Some people like to bury their fire cider jar in
the ground for a month and then dig it up during a great feast to
celebrate the changing of the seasons.
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