Our cacao is grown in its original habitat using sustainable farming practices and promoting favourable living conditions for farmers and their families. This cacao is cultivated in the original landscape of Mesoamerican civilizations and can be used in contemporary cacao ceremonies.
 
Botanical Name: Theobroma Cacao
Pure bitter chocolate (ground cacao beans)
 
Cacao products are sourced from Peru. Several groups of organic farmers forming a cooperative cultivate the premium Theobroma Cacao in its native environment. These farmers have received training on how to cultivate the Cacao using only organic farming techniques without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
 
The beans are extracted from the inside of the Cacao fruit which contains both the beans (seeds) and a white pulp. The beans are separated from the pulp and left to ferment for 6-7 days. After fermentation, the beans are sun-dried for 3-4 days and then go through a cleaning process.
 
Once dried, the Beans are pitted to obtain the Cacao Nibs. The Nibs are ground to obtain Cacao Paste (Cacao Liquor) Once solidified, it becomes 100% pure bitter chocolate, rich in all the nutrients and aroma of the Theobroma Cacao - Food of the Gods.
 
This product is great for creating ceremonial cacao and for making your own artisan raw chocolate. Cacao Paste is also great for manufacturing sweeter forms of chocolate by blending it with Cacao Powder, Cacao Butter and a sweetener of your choice such as Agave Syrup or Coconut Sugar.
 
Enjoy :)