Macambo beans (Theobroma bicolor) - 200g
Cacao's wild cousin,
from the Amazon canopy.
Macambo Beans (Theobroma bicolor) – 200 g
Also known as Jaguar cacao • Rare • Nutty • Limited stock
About Macambo
Macambo (Theobroma bicolor) is cacao's extraordinary cousin, also known as Jaguar cacao or masculine cacao. It comes from an ancient Amazonian tree that shares its ancestry with cacao but long ago became its own species. In Peru, macambo grows around cacao, towering above it and shading it from the sun like a protector.
The large, brain-shaped beans have a rich, nutty flavour and are a natural source of protein, fibre and healthy fats, including omega-9. They contain less theobromine than cacao.
🐆 Jaguar Cacao
A rare Theobroma species from the Peruvian Amazon.
🌰 Nutty & Rich
Toasty, nutty flavour – nothing like regular cacao.
💪 Whole-Food Nutrition
A natural source of protein, fibre and healthy fats.
🍵 Gentle
Contains less theobromine than regular cacao.
THEOBROMA BICOLOR • RARE • AMAZONIAN • PERU
Ways to Enjoy
- Straight from the bag as a snack.
- Crumbled over desserts or sprinkled on salads.
- Blended with water or plant milk into a nutty hot or cold drink.
- Ground into a paste for desserts, baking, sweets or savoury dishes.
Product Details
| Net weight | 200 g |
| Species | Theobroma bicolor |
| Also called | Jaguar cacao, masculine cacao |
| Flavour | Nutty, rich |
| Availability | Limited stock |
Ingredients
100% macambo beans (Theobroma bicolor).
Origin: Peruvian Amazon
The Protector Tree
In the Amazon, macambo trees rise above the cacao groves, their broad leaves sheltering the smaller cacao trees beneath. For Amazonian communities the macambo fruit has long been a valued food – its beans roasted over the fire and shared. Our stock is limited, so enjoy it while it lasts.
“Where cacao grows, macambo stands guard above it.”
From the Amazon