Organic Cacao Powder
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Organic Cacao Powder
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Overview
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. It is ok to refrigerate.
Origin: Peru
Product ID: 7511
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. It is ok to refrigerate.
Origin: Peru
Product ID: 7511
Our 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.
What is Cacao Powder?
Our 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 raw organic cacao powder, too!
What Experts Say about Cacao Powder
Dr. Oz from the Doctor Oz Show: “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.”
Health Bits and Bites
1. High Concentration of Antioxidants: 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?
Researchers at Cornell University published remarkable findings about the antioxidant concentration of cocoa in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 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.
2. Improved Heart Health: 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.
3. Mood Booster: 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.
4. Brain Food: Preliminary research from Harvard University, published in the journal Neurology, suggests cocoa may improve cognitive function and the flow of blood to the brain.
5. Magnesium and more: Cacao is one of the richest food sources of magnesium. Although magnesium gets less spotlight than calcium, a proper balance of the two minerals is essential to support healthy bones and teeth. Magnesium also plays an important role in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, protects the heart, maintains healthy blood pressure, increases energy, and controls blood sugar levels. Organic cacao powder is also a natural source of calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, and other nutrients.
Ingredients:
Organic Cocoa Powder (Obtained from Organic Cacao Cake). Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and milk products.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 5g (~0.2 oz.)
Amount per serving | ||
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Calories | 21 | |
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 1g | 1% | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 2% | |
Trans Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 1mg | 0% | |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% | |
Total Sugars 0g | ||
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
Protein 1g | ||
Vitamin D | 0% | |
Calcium 8mg | 1% | |
Iron | 4% | |
Potassium 90mg | 2% |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice
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Customer Reviews
– December 10, 2019
Katherine, Whiting, New Jersey
Verified purchaser
I like to order whatever I need from you. I know I will be getting fresh quality items. You also have such a great amount of different products including gluten free and health related items.
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Size: 1lb bag
– 6 days ago
Chere, Panama City, Florida
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By far my favorite cacao powder. I mostly use it for my chocolate homemade cake which is delicious and so moist. I don’t even have to use a mixer to make it. Awesome product.
Size: 1lb bag
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