{"title":"Cacao Powder","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carob-powder","title":"Carob Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur carob powder is dark roasted for a rich chocolate flavor. Carob powder is naturally sweet, low in fat, and caffeine-free, which makes it the perfect replacement for cacao powder in your recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-enjoy-carob-powder\"\u003eHow to Enjoy Carob Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob powder is used whenever a recipe calls for chocolate or cocoa. To replace cocoa for carob, simply use the same amount of carob. To replace chocolate with carob, use approximately three tablespoons of carob powder for each square of chocolate that the recipe calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob can also be used as a sugar replacement. Carob powder is almost 50% natural sugar and can be used instead of sugar in virtually all bread and pastry products. This includes bread, waffles, cakes, pies, pancakes, cereals (hot or cold), crepes, muffins, etc. Of course, using carob will result in chocolate-brown colored foods and will impart a vaguely chocolate-like flavor. If this is undesirable, you can try mixing various amounts of carob and honey to find the mixture that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"carob-vs-cacao\"\u003eCarob vs. Cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob comes from the pods of a Mediterranean evergreen tree, while cacao beans are used to make chocolate. Since cacao is very bitter in its original state, sugar is usually added to processed cacao beans in order to make chocolate. On the contrary, carob is naturally sweet and does not require any additional sweeteners. Carob is a great low-fat alternative to chocolate, which may contain milk to enhance the taste. Carob is also ideal for those sensitive to caffeine because unlike chocolate, carob doesn't contain stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67344286515222,"sku":"5316-01","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb bag","offer_id":67344286547990,"sku":"5316-05","price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67344286580758,"sku":"5316-25","price":113.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/aba972abe0f5c747-De9KgHQG.jpg?v=1770329911"},{"product_id":"premium-dutch-cocoa-powder","title":"Premium Dutch Cocoa Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium Dutch Cocoa Powder, also known as Dutch-processed cocoa, is made when chocolate liquor is pressed to remove three quarters of its cocoa butter. The remaining cocoa solids are processed to make fine unsweetened cocoa powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"baking-with-dutch-cocoa-powder\"\u003eBaking with Dutch Cocoa Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutch-Processed or Alkalized Unsweetened Cocoa Powder is treated with an alkali to neutralize its acids. Because it is neutral and does not react with baking soda, it must be used in recipes calling for baking powder, unless there are other acidic ingredients in sufficient quantities used. It has a \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown color, mild flavor, and is easy to dissolve in liquids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutch cocoa powder has a darker color and smooth chocolate flavor compared to natural cocoa powder. Dutch cocoa powder is not always interchangeable with natural cocoa powder because the Dutch-processed powder is missing the acids needed to leaven baked goods. This is why Dutch cocoa is often used in combination with baking powder, to make up for the absence of acids and help baked goods rise. The subtle chocolate flavor of Dutch-processed cocoa makes it preferable for use in European desserts because it's milder and less bitter than regular cocoa. For best results, stick with the type of cocoa powder specified in your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dutch cocoa powder is 10\/12 fat content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat, Milk, Soy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67354948010006,"sku":"7247-01","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67354948042774,"sku":"7247-25","price":356.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/ad2ee59a7dd7c45d-aiY8rQAx.jpg?v=1770329901"},{"product_id":"organic-cacao-powder","title":"Organic Cacao Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur organic cacao powder, also known as cocoa powder, is made from the finest cacao beans and has a decadent and full-bodied chocolate flavor.  Enjoy unsweetened cacao powder in hot chocolate, smoothies, and brownies, or top your dessert with an elegant dusting of this fine powder.  The savory chocolate taste will take you to chocolate heaven; cacao's health benefits are just the cherry on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-cacao-powder-\"\u003eWhat is Cacao Powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur organic cacao powder starts with high quality organic raw cacao beans that are roasted and then ground into a fine paste. The excess cacao butter is then squeezed out of the cacao bean paste and the remaining solid blocks of cacao powder are grated into a fine powder.  Our natural processed cacao powder isn't treated with alkali so it has a deep, bitter flavor. It is pure unsweetened cacao powder with no sugar or preservatives.  This product is heated during the manufacturing process and is not considered raw, however we have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/nuts\/cacao\/raw-organic-powder.html\"\u003eraw organic cacao powder\u003c\/a\u003e, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-experts-say-about-cacao-powder\"\u003eWhat Experts Say about Cacao Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Oz from the Doctor Oz Show\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003cem\u003e\"You don't always have to say no to that piece of chocolate! In fact, if you are looking to lower your blood pressure or boost your mood, a bite of dark chocolate or a sip of hot cocoa might be the perfect answer. The cocoa found in some of your favorite desserts contains many super powers that can help improve your health, inside and out.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"health-bits-and-bites\"\u003eHealth Bits and Bites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. High Concentration of Antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic cacao powder contains more flavonoids, a type of antioxidant, than any other food.  The presence of the high amounts of antioxidants can protect normal cells against damage by free radicals. Furthermore, the phytochemicals in flavonoids may fight diabetes. Did you know that cocoa contains more antioxidants per cup than wine or tea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers at Cornell University published remarkable findings about the antioxidant concentration of cocoa in the American Chemical Society's \u003cem\u003eJournal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry\u003c\/em\u003e. They found that a cup of cocoa contains almost twice the antioxidants present in a glass of red wine, up to three times the antioxidants found in a cup of green tea, and five times the concentration of a cup of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Improved Heart Health\u003c\/strong\u003e: According to researchers,  regular cacao intake may reduce blood pressure by thinning blood and relaxing blood vessels. The Zutphen Elderly Study (2005) found that flavonoid intake was inversely associated with coronary heart disease, and high systolic and diastolic blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Mood Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e: There's scientific research that explains why we reach for chocolate when we're feeling down.  Cacao stimulates the release of endorphins and serotonin, the two chemicals that naturally boost our happiness levels. The presence of the lipid anandamide, also known as the 'bliss chemical,' further contributes to a euphoric feeling, and, unlike caffeine, is not addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. 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