Macambo

Amazon’s Nutritional Superstar

Excite the senses with the unique flavor & texture of the Amazon’s hidden secret: Macambo, part of the Theobroma plant family, is a brain tingling, buttery treat. A close relative of the Cacao bean, Macambo is valued by local people for its invigorating properties and impressive nutritional profile, providing energy for long days in the equatorial heat.

Macambo grows wild amidst the rainforest canopy, its precious beans protected by large golden pods. Macambo Beans are sustainably wild-harvested by women’s collectives; this traditional practice supports old growth rainforest preservation.

The beans are extracted from the fruits of a large canopy tree; often referred to as the jaguar tree or “mocambo tree” by indigenous Amazonians. Macambo has also been traditionally used in Andean medicine to stimulate brain function giving it its nickname — the “Brain Bean”. Macambo’s balanced blend of fiber, protein and omega oils also make it a complete body fuel to supercharge your day while keeping your body and brain healthy!

Used for generations by the Amazonian people, the Macambo tree grows wild amidst the rainforest canopy, its precious beans protected by large golden pods. Today, Macambo is a popular snack for local Amazonians who prepare the food daily.