Ideal for making Raw Chocolates!
Our fine Cacao Paste is stone-ground from the Arriba Nacional (Aroma Defina) variety whole cacao beans, imparting a smooth, creamy texture and rich buttery taste. Our Cacao is truly raw cacao grown on native soils where no chemicals,fertilizers, or herbicides have ever been used. The cacao has been dried at under 118 degrees and stone-ground ( under 118 degrees) to ensure the preservation of all the vital nutrients. Enjoy the best organic, raw chocolate on Earth!
This whole food Cacao Paste is ideal for making raw chocolates as the oil and fiber have not been separated. There is no need to add back in cacao butter - the butter is still naturally present. Your raw chocolates will be truly raw and whole-food based.

• Super High in Antioxidants: Cacao has higher Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) values than many common foods. (ORAC values measure how powerful an antioxidant a substance is.) An antioxidant is a substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides, and that include many held to protect the living body from the deleterious effects of free radicals. Examples include beta-carotene, vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol.
• Benefits for Blood Pressure and Blood Flow: Cacao helps the body process nitric oxide (NO), a compound critical for healthy blood flow and blood pressure. It reduces the blood's ability to clot and thus reduces the risk of stroke and heart attacks and may keep high blood pressure down. Also rich in magnesium, the number one mineral that assists and supports healthy heart functioning.
• A Cholesterol-Friendly Food: Cacoa beans contain approximately 50% fat. It is primarily comprised of two saturated fatty acids, palmitic and stearic acids, and the mono unsaturated oleic acid. Cocao does not raise blood cholesterol.
• Stimulating, Energizing & Clarifying: The stimulants theobromine, caffeine, tyramine and phenylethylamine (PEA) provide a much-needed lift if you are experiencing brain fog. Theobromine is a very mild stimulant that is primarily responsible for the balanced energizing effect of cacao. Cacao also contains a very low amount of caffeine, much less than found in coffee and tea. Cacao can also have the opposite effect for those who need it. It contains the amino acid Tryptophan which enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep.
• A Natural Mood Enhancer: Cacao can increase the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin levels are often decreased in people with depression and in those experiencing PMS symptoms. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, lessens anxiety by producing the neurotransmitter serotonin. Phenylethylamine, also in Cacao, is a slight antidepressant and stimulant similar to the body's own dopamine and adrenaline. Cacao also contains Arginine, the aphrodisiac-like amino acid. Researchers have discovered that phenylethylamine (PEA) contained in Cacao has a positive effect in enhancing feelings of falling in LOVE!
• Pain Suppressant: Cacao is a natural analgesic. It also releases endorphins, the body's natural opiates which reduce sensitivity to pain.
• Rich in Essential Minerals: magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese.
• Rich in Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, E and pantothenic acid.

Raw Organic Cacao Paste