points by simtel20 3 days ago | 0 comments
Well, the fruit is a lovely flavor. Once you learn that e.g. pomelo peel has a way to cook and be eaten, you realize the resourcefulness of our forebears and their quest for flavor and a full belly
[–] picklesman 2 days ago
[–] CocoTerra 2 days ago
The pulp is delicious! There are suppliers that are starting to sell cocoa pulp, so now you can enjoy without all the work!
https://cocoasupply.com/cacao-fruit-pulp-puree-nectar-pouche...
[–] markdown 3 days ago
Cacao are OK to suck on (to get the pulp around the seeds), but the seeds themselves taste utterly vile.
[–] foobarian 2 days ago
I imagine it's not too different from eating a spoonful of raw cocoa powder
[–] simtel20 16 hours ago
Cacao powder has been dried and fermented at least, and usually it's roasted too. There is something else done in dutch processed powder. It's probably a very different flavor. I've never thought to eat the seeds raw, but now I will try them at some point.
[–] foobarian 15 hours ago
Agree, this is now on my short list too :-)
[–] picklesman 2 days ago
I disagree. After drying for a few days they just taste like unsweetened chocolate to me. Very similar to the cacao nibs I used to purchase, which are indeed just broken up seeds.
[–] simtel20 16 hours ago
After a few days they have been dried and fermented, though.
[–] rusticpenn 3 days ago
Most seeds dont taste good unless they are processed right?
(I’m talking about the pulp around the seeds, not the flesh right under the skin of the pod, which I’ve never tried eating)