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The Food Of The Gods
- Rich source of antioxidants
- Boosts serotonin & endorphins
- Promoting strong nails, hair and beautiful skin
- Source of magnesium, zinc & iron
Heirloom ‘Criollo’ Cacao
The beans are of the renowned heritage heirloom ‘Criollo’ variety, which make up less than 1% of cacao grown each year.
Raw and unprocessed
Unlike traditionally processed cocoa powder, which is often extract with chemical solvents and heated to over 150°C, our raw cacao powder is minimally processed at low temperatures, resulting in far superior nutritional qualities.
Origin: Peru
Our raw cacao powder is organically grown in the Satipio province of the Junín Region, located in the central Amazon rainforest of Peru, as it has been for thousands of years by the native Ashaninka and Chene people.
Single origin, raw 'Criollo' organic Peruvian cacao.
Ultimately versatile
Chocolate, in it’s purest form. Use it your way.
An raw chocolate powder that everyone loves, Raw Peruvian Cacao Powder can be included in any recipe for a decadent, rich flavour.
Smoothies and shakes
Combine 1 teaspoon (~5g) of this delicious Peruvian cacao with your favourite Bare Blends protein powder for an extra chocolately shake, or add to your favourite smoothie recipe to boost the antioxidant content.
Make the perfect raw brownie
Cacao works perfectly in raw treats, brownies, cookies and other snacks. Cacao can be substituted 1:1 with any recipe that uses regular cocoa. Check out our blog for amazing recipe ideas.
Hot chocolate
Heat once serving with almond milk and a squeeze of honey to make a delicious, warming hot chocolate!
FAQS
Unlike traditionally processed cocoa powder, which is heavily processed, raw cacao is the unprocessed version of the cacao bean. Raw cacao has far superior nutritional qualities to cocoa or chocolate, and a delicious and decadent chocolate flavour.
Our raw cacao powder is organically grown in the Satipio province of the Junín Region, located in the central Amazon rainforest of Peru, as it has been for thousands of years by the native Ashaninka and Chene people.
Raw cacao is a potent natural source of antioxidants, and contains many essential nutrients for a healthy chocolate hit. Containing high levels of magnesium, antioxidants and the bliss chemicals anandamide and PEA, this is truly a guilt-free pleasure.
- Promotes hair, skin and nail health
- Magnesium for muscle recovery
- Rich source of antioxidants
- Boosts serotonin and endorphins
- Source of magnesium, zinc and iron
One serving of our Raw Peruvian Cacao Powder is 5 grams (1 heaped teaspoon).
The best method of storage is in a cool, dry location, and properly closed. Refrigeration should only be used when room temperature exceeds 27 degrees Celsius.
Bare Blends’ products have a 24-month shelf life from date of manufacture. The expiration date is clearly listed on the package. We are committed to keeping our batch sizes small to ensure maximum freshness of our products.
Yes, all of our Bare Essentials are certified organic by the ACO.
