Raw cocoa describes a product made of raw cocoa beans. The beans are steamed and dried, then the shells and skin are removed and the beans are roasted. Raw cocoa has been valued for hundreds of years and was even considered holy in some societies. Cocoa naturally has a bitter flavour and herbal notes and is a superfood. Cocoa beans contain lots of nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also have a high magnesium, calcium and iron content.