​Theobroma Cacao


Theobroma cacao, “food of the gods,” is native to Peru and the Amazon rainforest, where it has been valued for centuries as both a sacred food and a source of nutrition. Cacao is naturally rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese, and its antioxidant capacity (over 55,000 μmol TE ORAC per 100 g in raw form) makes it one of the most powerful superfoods available.

At Villa Andina, we process cacao with care to preserve its nutritional integrity and fine flavour. Our small-scale, low-temperature production line (≤ 300 kg/hour) avoids excessive heat and pressure, ensuring clean-label, traceable products suitable for industrial applications. We offer two main product families: Raw Cacao, minimally processed to preserve bioactive compounds, and Roasted Cacao, gently toasted to enhance flavour and aroma while maintaining nutritional quality.


  Origin

Junin, Ucayali, Huanuco, San Martin and Amazonas



  Why choose Villa Andina cacao?

Cacao is a premium functional ingredient for the global food industry. Whether raw or roasted, it delivers both nutritional benefits and versatile applications in bakery, confectionery, beverages, superfood blends and nutritional supplements.


  Benefits

  1. High mineral content: Excellent source of potassium, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese.
  2. Antioxidant powerhouse: Extremely high ORAC values support clean-label antioxidant claims.
  3. Plant-based and functional: Contributes fibre, flavonoids and natural stimulants (theobromine).
  4. Versatile processing formats: Available as beans, nibs, paste, butter and powder.
  5. Clean and traceable: No chemical additives, no artificial alkalinisation, and fully traceable supply chains.


Our Portfolio

Raw Cacao

  • - Unprocessed cacao bean 
  • - Raw cacao nibs
  • - Raw cacao paste (wafers, kibbles, blocks)   
  • - Raw cacao butter (wafers, kibbles, blocks)  
  • - Raw cacao powder

Roasted (Natural) Cacao​

  • - Roasted cacao beans
  • - Natural cacao nibs
  • - Natural cacao paste (wafers, kibbles, blocks)
  • - Natural cacao butter (wafers, kibbles, blocks)  
  • - Natural cacao powder (non-alkalized)


Our Product List

Natural Cacao

Villa Andina’s Natural Cacao is produced through carefully controlled, low-temperature roasting and milling with cooling systems. This gentle process preserves the integrity of the beans while enhancing their fine flavour and aroma. The result is a consistent, high-quality ingredient with traditional sensory properties, ideal for chocolate, confectionery, bakery and beverage applications.

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Raw Cacao

Our Raw Cacao is processed with Villa Andina’s proprietary low-temperature method, which avoids roasting and high-pressure pressing. By controlling heat at every stage, we preserve cacao’s natural antioxidants, minerals and authentic flavour profile. This makes it an excellent clean-label ingredient for superfoods, nutritional supplements and functional product formulations.

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