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Antioxidant-rich raw cacao for baking, tonics and bliss. From The Alchemy Hub.
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Cacao Powder
R 135,00
Cacao Powder
R 135,00
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Cosmic Guide
Cacao
Theobroma cacao
Heart · Energy
Raw Cacao is a powerful heart-opener and mood elevator, rich in theobromine and magnesium.
Energy & FocusHeart & Emotion
Raw Cacao is a powerful heart-opener and mood elevator, rich in theobromine and magnesium.
Energy & Focus
Contains theobromine for sustained, jitter-free mental alertness.
Heart & Emotion
A powerful vasodilator that opens the heart center.
Traditional & Modern Context
Food of the Gods.
The Ceremonial Cacao movement is reclaiming the plant as a medicine, not a candy.
“Cacao is a facilitator; she tells you what you need to know, but in a gentle whisper.”
Common Pairings
Full plant profileOriginCentral / South America
EnergeticsHeart · Energy
TimeRitual / Morning
IntensityModerate
Available Forms
Ceremonial Block, Nibs, Mylkshake Mix
Considerations
Theobromine is a stimulant. Be mindful if sensitive to caffeine.
How to use
Ceremonial drink.
Description
Raw cacao has a rich history among ancient Central American cultures. Associated with nobility and abundance, cacao was known as ‘the food of the gods’ or ‘black gold’ and traded as currency. All chocolate comes from cacao beans, which are the nut of the cacao fruit. Cacao powder is the cake left from the defatted cacao nibs, which are then powdered. Raw chocolate is one of the highest antioxidant foods known and is a rich source of magnesium and mood-enhancing brain chemicals including PEA, anandamide, serotonin, and dopamine.
Cacao powder is made from ground cacao beans that have been roasted and processed to remove the cacao butter. It is a popular ingredient in baking and cooking and is also used to make hot chocolate and smoothies.
Cacao powder is rich in flavanols, which are plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Some potential health benefits of consuming cacao powder may include:
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Improved heart health: The flavanols in cacao powder may help improve heart health by reducing blood pressure, increasing blood flow, and improving cholesterol levels.
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Mood enhancement: Cacao powder contains compounds that may improve mood and cognitive function, such as phenylethylamine and theobromine.
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Potential weight loss benefits: cacao powder is low in sugar and high in fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied, potentially leading to weight loss.
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Improved digestion: cacao powder is high in fiber, which can help improve digestion and promote regular bowel movements.
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Potential skin benefits: Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in cacao powder may help improve skin health by reducing inflammation and protecting against oxidative stress.
It's important to note that cacao powder is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Additionally, some people may be allergic to cacao or experience gastrointestinal discomfort from consuming cacao powder, so it's important to listen to your body and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
How to use
Raw cacao powder has a strong, rich, bitter chocolate flavor. Perfect for making raw chocolate smoothies and desserts of all kinds. Blend into your favorite smoothies or sprinkle over breakfast blends. Combined with raw cacao butter and your sweetener of choice, you can easily create your own sensational, healthy chocolates at home!
Recommended 5–20 g per day.
Suggested Use
Raw cacao powder has a strong, rich, bitter chocolate flavor. Perfect for making raw chocolate smoothies and desserts of all kinds. Blend into your favorite smoothies or sprinkle over breakfast blends. Combined with raw cacao butter and your sweetener of choice, you can easily create your own sensational, healthy chocolates at home! Recommended 5–20 g per day.
Why it belongs in the bazaar
Once traded as currency and called the food of the gods, cacao earns its ancient reputation - one of the most antioxidant-rich foods known, dense with magnesium and mood-lifting compounds like PEA, anandamide, serotonin and dopamine. This raw powder is ground from roasted beans with the butter removed. Whisk it into hot chocolate and smoothies or bake it into everything worth eating.
About the brand
The Alchemy Hub
The Alchemy Hub stocks the bulk, everyday foundations of a conscious pantry, from rolled oats and coconut sugar to activated mushroom powders and smoothie blends. Wholesome staples, bought by weight and chosen for daily nourishment.
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Quality cacao
The best! so tasty and high quality - I can feel its healing and energising effects.
Taio
Cacao POWER
This cacao is absolutely amazing. So full of energy and goodness. It is my favourite - fine, dark and delicious.
Maia