The RAWGANIQ™ Difference

Our Organic raw cacao butter has been produced from the delicious Criollo variety of cacao pods, harvested in the pristine Mantaro Valley of Peru. The fat is carefully separated from the solids through a cold extraction process before being moulded and cooled.

• Certified organic to both USDA/NOP and EU standards (view certificates)
• We directly import from the fresh water farms of our grower, thus reducing handling and minimizing nutrient loss
• Packed and processed in FDA-approved, GHPs and HACCP-certified facility (view certificate)
• Vacuum packed for freshness
• Lab analysis to ensure your safety 

 

Our Organic raw cacao powder is made from the highest quality hand selected Peruvian cacao beans. After undergoing a partial fermentation process to remove bitterness, the antioxidant rich cacao fiber is low-temperature separated away from the fragrant cacao butter without the use of solvents or chemicals. The cacao cake is finely milled at low-temperature into our cacao powder, to protect the nutrients and flavor.

• Certified organic to both USDA/NOP and EU standards (view certificates)
• Low heat (below 47°C)
• No solvents or chemicals
• We directly import from our “on-farm” agricultural partners, and thus can ensure proper and minimal processing and handling, for highest quality
• Imported under legally registered FDA licence (view certificate)
• Packed and processed in FDA-approved, GHPs and HACCP-certified facility (view certificate)
• Vacuum packed for freshness
• Lab analysis to ensure your safety 

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Description:

The cacao tree requires protection from wind and needs a lot of shade with plentiful water supply. It bears a fruit that are called pods and are differing hues of yellow and orange when ripe. Because the tree is of shallow root structure, it is not sturdy enough for climbing and so many of these pods are picked by using long poles with knives on the end. A typical pod releases 20-50 beans. These beans possess a type of slimy covering which is left covered to ferment for a few days. The fermentation allows some of the bitterness to be removed from the inner bean.  Once fermented, the beans are dried.

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Health Benefits Raw Cacao Butter:

Cacao is a hugely beneficial ingredient for human health, due to the significant levels of polyphenols and flavanols (antioxidants) contained within its natural form. Raw cacao butter is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, cholesterol-free saturated fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, natural carbohydrates, and protein that make it an excellent source of nutrients.

• Nutritionally dense food, including protein, fat, certain B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, sulfur, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper.
• May help to improve mood
• May help to improve alertness
• May naturally regulate blood sugar levels
• May support cardiovascular health, due to ability to reduce oxidation
• Cacao butter can be applied topically to nourish skin

 

Health Benefits Raw Cacao Powder:

• Nutritionally dense food, including protein, fat, certain B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, sulfur, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper.
• May help to improve mood
• May help to improve alertness
• May naturally regulate blood sugar levels
• May support cardiovascular health, due to ability to reduce oxidation

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How to Use Raw Cacao Powder:

• Cacao powder can be used in instant cocoas, chocolates, desserts, home-baking
• Mix into smoothies, kefir yoghurt, cottage cheese or in raw desserts
• Replace cocoa in hot chocolate beverages
• Add into oatmeal, parfaits, salads and puddings.
• Use to make chocolate

 

How to Use Raw Cacao Butter:

• Cacao butter can be used in place of dairy butter in home-baking
• Use to make chocolate
• Use in facial and body scrubs
• Use a topical treatment to soothe dry skin

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References:                          

https://whfoods.com
https://authoritynutrition.com
https://draxe.com
https://nutritionfacts.org