Cacao is a nutrient-dense superfood, traditionally used to protect the heart and brain. Our Cacao comes from a single-origin farm in Ecuador that has been consciously cultivating ancestral seeds since 1892. Cacao is considered a sacred offering amongst many indigenous tribes. The Cacao tree is said to house the spirits of the gods.
Cacao has an amazing ORAC score of 98,000 per 100g, vs blueberries at 2,400. ORAC scores measure the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals (that come from pollution and toxins in our environment).
Cacao is also loaded with iron and magnesium. Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man, at a whopping 7.3mg per 100g. This compares to beef at 2.5mg, and spinach at 3.6mg.
Raw cacao is also one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium, the most deficient mineral in the Western world. Magnesium is important for a healthy heart and helps turn glucose into energy enabling your brain to work with laser-sharp clarity and focus. This might just be the reason your body craves cacao when you're pulling an all-nighter! Last but not least, cacao contains more calcium than regular cow's milk. Cacao has 160mg per 100g vs only 125mg per 100ml of milk.
Key Benefits:
- Antioxidant
- Mineral-rich: high in iron, magnesium, and calcium
- Cacao is a great source of four scientifically proven bliss chemicals – serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine. These neurotransmitters are associated with cosy feelings of wellbeing and happiness!
Ingredients: Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Powder*
*Organic, grown in Ecuador.
Country of origin: USA.
Size+ Servings:
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
170g, 56 servings per container
454g, 149 servings per container
Suggested Use: Add 1 Tbsp into your choice of beverage, or food. An excellent addition to coffee, matcha, chai, smoothies, juices and beyond!
Single Origin Cacao
This farm in Ecuador is run by a visionary, and received recognition for "denominacion de origen". A term that translates to a high-standard and next-level quality production on heirloom varieties. This also indicates that the origin of that ancestral cultivation is true to its area, meaning there was no foreign pollination or seeds added in the mix of its reproduction. This is revolutionary in today's world!
