Decadent Cacao Powder - Made from Raw 100% Pristine Cacao Beans

Raw Mayan Gold Cacao Powder is an amazing Super Food with 1200+ active constituents including high amounts of antioxidants, magnesium, chromium, and much more! This is a truly raw, Certified Pristine (Beyond Organic) product.

What is Cacao Powder?
Cacao (cuh-COW) (Theobroma Cacao / Raw Chocolate) is the source for all Chocolate and Cocoa products. It is the edible part of the cocoa bean after it has been harvested, dried, fermented, and hulled. Cacao powder is made after the oil has been pressed from the bean, then ground into a fine powder. Once you have a taste of this rich, creamy, decadent chocolate, you'll never try another brand! 

What Does Raw Mean?
The label “raw” means the cacao has not been exposed to temperatures exceeding 104°. This low temperature processing retains the vital nutrients in the cacao powder, thus heat-sensitive antioxidants, minerals and vitamins are optimally preserved. Most commercial cocoa powders are processed at extremely high heat which destroys the nutrient content and leaves a bitter, undesirable taste. Chemicals, hexanes, corn syrup, dairy and artificial flavors are typically added to neutralize the burnt after taste. 

Proper Fermentation
Our cacao powder is made from cacao beans that are properly fermented. This predigests amino acids, makes minerals more bio-available, zeros out microbe count, reduces caffeine levels and transmutes remaining caffeine compounds from stimulant effect to adaptogenic effect.
 

Antioxidants: Cacao has more antioxidant flavonoids than blueberries, red wine, and black and green teas. In fact, it has up to four times the quantity of antioxidants found in green tea. Health benefits of these antioxidants include:

Promote cardiovascular health - Help dilate bloods vessels, reduce blood clotting, improve circulation, help regulate heartbeat and blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks. 

Neurotransmitters: By increasing the levels of specific neurotransmitters in our brains, cacao promotes a positive outlook, facilitates rejuvenation and simply helps us feel good.

Serotonin - Cacao raises the level of serotonin in the brain; thus acts as an anti-depressant and promotes a sense of well-being. 

Endorphins - Cacao stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasurable sensation similar to the “runner’s high” a jogger feels after running several miles.

Phenylethylamine - Found in chocolate, phenylethylamine is also created within the brain and released when we are in love. Acts as mild mood elevator and anti-depressant, and helps increase focus and alertness.

Anandamide - Anandamide is known as the “bliss chemical” because it is released by the brain when we are feeling great. Cacao contains both N-acylethanolamines, believed to temporarily increase the levels of anandamide in the brain, and enzyme inhibitors that slow its breakdown. Promotes relaxation, and helps us feel good longer.

Essential Minerals: Cacao beans are rich in a number of essential minerals, including magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, chromium, potassium and manganese. Highlights of a few:

Magnesium - Cacao contains more magnesium than any other food. This is likely the reason that women crave chocolate more during their menstrual cycle. Magnesium balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and helps regulate heartbeat and blood pressure. Magnesium deficiency, present in 80% of Americans, is linked with PMT, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and joint problems.

Sulfur - Cacao is high in the beauty mineral sulfur. Sulfur builds strong nails and hair, promotes beautiful skin, detoxifies the liver, and supports healthy pancreas functioning.


Kidney & Gallbladder Issues
While natural, unprocessed cacao is a densely packed super food, it is still a food that should be enjoyed in moderation. Its high mineral content and tanins may cause irritation to those with kidney issues and gallbladder issues. If you have a history of kidney stones it is not recommended to consume raw cacao regularly.


Ingredients:
100% Certified Pristine, raw cacao powder and pure love.

Guaranteed free of: magnesium stearate (a toxic excipient), corn, milk, soy, salt, sugar, wheat, yeast, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Nutritional Facts:
Serving Size: 2 tbsp.
Calories: 40
Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1g
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrate: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 2g

How to Use Mayan Gold Cacao Powder?
Add cacao powder to all your favorite smoothies, elixirs, teas, desserts or anything else you can imagine. Just one or two spoonfuls can transform any recipe into a healthy chocolate treat. It even goes great on top of fresh fruit!  Enhance your pleasure to the maximum...enjoy!  See our smoothie recipes.

Healthy Hot Cocoa
Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of Mayan Gold Cacao Powder to 2 tablespoons coconut milk or coconut butter and 2 tsp. of Vanilla Agave or Grade B Maple Syrup (not Grade A!!) into your favorite mug. Pour in hot water, stir and drink with wild abandon!  Tastes great with gently heated Almond Milk too!!

Storage:  Store in a cool, dry place.  Freezer is the most ideal