Sweet Flavor

Raw Cacao

About This Entry

Raw cacao is minimally processed at low temperatures to preserve more of its natural nutrients and a brighter, more acidic chocolate flavor than roasted cacao — that brightness pairs with Port.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Theobroma cacao

Scientific Classification

Display name
Raw Cacao
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients
Scientific name
Theobroma cacao

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.