Raw Certified Organic Cacao Powder
Our cacao beans and nibs are the original heirloom
royal criollo cacao from Xoconusco in Mexico. By buying this organic raw
chocolate you are supporting a sustainable project that is rescuing this
original heirloom variety of cacao, which has been grown by the mayans
of Xoconusco since they originally domesticated the cacao tree over 3,000
years ago.
The certified organic indigenous growers use an age old system of permaculture, where the cacao trees are planted under the native forest canopy, along with other fruit trees, such as mango, avocado, papaya etc. All of these trees add their distinctive nuances to the fine multi-floral flavor of this exquisite cacao.
Our raw cocoa powder and butter comes from Peru where raw Peruvian criollo cacao nibs are cold pressed into anti-oxidant rich cocoa powder and highly sensual cocoa butter.
At no stage in the processing of any of our raw cacao products does the temperature go above 45 degrees Celcius (113 Farenheit).
ORAC scores for the Top
10 Antioxidant Foods (per 100 grams) |
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1) Raw cocoa powder* |
95,500 |
1) Raw cacao nibs* |
62,100 |
2) Roasted cocoa powder |
26,000 |
3) Goji Berries* |
25,300 |
4) Acai Berries* |
18,500 |
5) Dark Chocolate |
13,120 |
6) Prunes |
5,770 |
7) Raisins |
2,830 |
8) Blueberries |
2,400 |
9) Blackberries |
2,036 |
10) Kale |
1,770 |
| Source: US department of Agriculture/Journal of American Chemical Society | |
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*Brunswick
Laboratories MA, USACertified Organic Raw Criollo Cacao (cocoa)
- beans, nibs, powder and butter
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Cacao Facts:
• Chocolate has 400 distinct flavour compounds – that’s
200% more than any other food! The exotic flavoured ‘criollo’
variety represents only 1% of world production and is the highest priced
in international commodity markets.
• Raw Power products have an anti-oxidant (ORAC) score of 95,500.
To put that into perspective, that’s 14 times more antioxidant flavonoids
than red wine,
21 times more than green tea, and 7 times more than even dark chocolate!
Raw Power is the best brand of chocolate (cacao) for antioxidants and
good health.
• Magnesium is the most common deficient major mineral even following
a balanced diet – it is estimated that over 80% of Australians are
chronically lacking.
• Phenylethylamine (PEA) found in cacao products is an adrenal-related
chemical that is created within the brain and released when we fall in
love, and also help increase focus and alertness.
• Pure raw cacao seems to diminish appetite – likely as a
result of it’s unusual MAO inhibitors that allow more serotonin
and other neurotransmittors like anandamide (the bliss chemical) to circulate
in the brain, precipitating a rejuvenating effect.
• Cacao beans, nibs and powder contain no sugar and have a fat content
lower than most other nuts.
• The Kuna Indians of the Panamanian Islands consume significant
amounts of high-flavonol cacao; they also have extremely low blood pressure
that doesn’t climb as they age.
Raw Certified Organic Cacao Powder
| 250g |
$12.90 |
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| 500g |
$19.90 |
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| 1kg |
$32.00 |
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5kg |
$140.00 |