Sales of cacao and chocolate to the United States escalate every year. However, many people are now eating chocolate for its nutritive and health enhancing properties. Are you surprised? This has caused cacao imports to soar.
Cacao is the bean that chocolate is made from. In its raw state, it contains many chemicals that enhance physical and mental well-being, including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium, zinc, iron, copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine, green tea and blueberries.
WFN cacao powder is certified organic and raw. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land, using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. They are USDA certified organic. They are imported from Peru and packed in the USA.
The cacao powder is created by cold-pressing raw, organic cacao beans into a pressed cake separating the oil from the protein and fiber. The temperature is never allowed to exceed 120° F and is usually 104° F (all other cocoa powders are exposed to temperatures as high as 300° F!). A high-accuracy thermometer monitors the process. The remaining dry 'cake-like' material is then cold-ground and fine-milled so that only the finest, most bio-available raw cacao particles become the finished product. This allows for maximum digestion and antioxidant absorption.
Naked Chocolate contains over 60 original, enticing, mouthwatering raw chocolate recipes.
More on Cacao Powder
When it comes to antioxidants, some are water-soluble and other antioxidants are fat-soluble. In the case of raw cacao, which is loaded with antioxidants, the vast majority of its antioxidants are water-soluble. By removing the fat in the cacao bean, you then have a product where the ORAC scores almost double. The result is a concentrating of the antioxidants! If the powder were heated during the pressing, you would loose three fourths of the antioxidants. Even bitter chocolate loses seven eighths of the antioxidants.
Bitter chocolate
comes from roasted beans exposed to high temperatures, and it also contains a small amount of sugar. Yet, look at all the publicity chocolate is receiving!! In our case, because of our special raw process, all of the antioxidants, as well as the nutrients, enzymes, and minerals, are all maintained and you are able have the healthiest chocolate powder in the world!
Directions
This delicious, natural, organic cacao powder is easy to use when blended with smoothies, coffee, tea, coconut milk, nut butters, coconut spread, desserts etc. It is nice sprinkled on fruit and makes the best hot or cold chocolate drinks. When added to coconut oil with a little agave it makes a delicious chocolate coating for ice cream. When added to raw agave it makes great chocolate syrup. There are so many delicious treats that can be made with this healthy, raw cacao powder that it will make your mouth water just ordering it!
Storage
Store in a clean, dry, cool place away from light or heat.
Nutrition Facts
Dietary Labeling
• Organic
Serving size: 1 oz. (28 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
25
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.5g (4%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g (8%)
Cholesterol
0mg (0%)
Sodium
20mg (1%)
Total Carbohydrate
18g (6%)
Dietary Fiber
7g (28%)
Sugars
0g
Protein
5g (10%)
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
35%
Calcium
4%
Iron
15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Nutritionists
and other experts in the field of health hold a variety of views.This index is not intended to diagnose or prescribe.Included are the herbs we carry and their medicinal properties.This does not constitute medical or professional advice, but
rather information obtained from many books on herbs, and herbal remedies.Any person making the decision to act upon this information
is responsible for investigating and understanding the effects of
their actions. The
information contained here comes mainly from 5 books: Herbal Healing
for Women by Rosemary Gladstar, The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, N.D. The Green Pharmacy by James Duke,
Ph. D, Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss, and The PDR for Herbal
Medicines.
Sales of cacao and chocolate to the United States escalate every year. However, many people are now eating chocolate for its nutritive and health enhancing properties. Are you surprised? This has caused cacao imports to soar. 
