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Cacao Drops
Raw cacao drops are small, pre-formed pieces of pure cacao that melt easily and measure conveniently. Same quality as our cacao paste blocks, but in a format that requires no chopping or grating. Ideal for ceremonial preparation, chocolate-making, and retail sales.
Raw Cacao Drops 100% Criollo - Peru (300g)
Raw Cacao Drops Ecuador | Arriba Nacional 300g
Raw Cacao Drops Ecuador | Arriba Nacional 300g
Raw Cacao Drops Bolivia | Beniano 300g
Raw Cacao Drops Bolivia | Beniano 300g
Why cacao drops?
Drops solve the portioning problem. With solid cacao blocks, you need a knife and scale. Drops can be measured by count or scooped by weight, making preparation faster for both ceremonial use and retail packaging. They melt more quickly than blocks because of the increased surface area.
Origin and varieties
Our cacao drops come from different single-origin sources, each with its own flavour character. We carry varieties from Ecuador (Arriba Nacional) and Peru (Criollo), among others. The drops are produced from the same raw cacao as our paste and powder ranges. Browse our full raw cacao collection to compare formats.
Storage and shelf life
Store below 20 degrees C in a dry place away from strong odours. Sealed bags last 12-18 months. Drops may develop a white bloom in warmer conditions. This is cocoa butter crystallisation and does not affect quality or flavour.
A standard ceremonial serving is 30-42 grams per person. With drops, this is easy to measure without a scale once you know the approximate count. For lighter daily servings, 15-20 grams is common.
Yes, cacao drops are excellent for chocolate-making. They melt evenly and can be combined with cacao butter and a sweetener to create bean-to-bar style chocolate. Their uniform size makes tempering more consistent. See our raw cacao range for cacao butter options.
Cacao drops are 100% pure cacao with no added sugar, milk, or emulsifiers. Commercial chocolate chips contain sugar and often additives to maintain their shape when baked. Our drops are raw, unprocessed cacao in convenient pre-formed pieces.


