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Organic Raw Cacao Powder

Country of Origin: Peru

The Cacao tree is native to the Americas and may have originated in the foothills of the Andes. Cocoa is made from the dried and fully fermented seed of the cacao tree. Cocoa powder is formed by grinding the cacao seeds.

Cacao is a good source of phytonutrients, beta-carotene, aminos, protein, omega 3, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium - and possibly the best food source of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium.

Phenylethylamine (PEA) found in cacao products is an adrenal-related chemical that is created within the brain and released when we fall in love, and also helps increase focus and alertness.

Cacao beans, nibs and powder contain no sugar and have a fat content lower than most nuts.

Cacao beans contain trace amounts of caffeine and are often chewed to prevent sleep.

Certification: SKAL