Raw Cacao Powder Criollo – Ceremonial Grade

The cacao beans for the Raw Cacao Powder Criollo – Ceremonial Grade are grown in the Peruvian Amazon, the spiritual home of cacao. Long before they shared its secrets with the outside world, locals enjoyed cocoa, and Peru and cocoa have an intertwined history.

Almost all cocoa in Peru is grown by small-scale holders who rely on a weekly harvest (April – September) as their main source of income. Their crop is sold to cooperatives that act as middlemen.

Criollo cacao is known for its relatively mild and refined flavor profile. Depending on origin and processing, fruity, nutty, caramel-like, and slightly spicy notes may be present. The beans are often used for cacao and chocolate where flavor and origin are key.

What is the Raw Cacao powder used for?

Our cocoa is not only suitable for drinking and baking, but also ideal for making chocolate.

Use it for:

• Hot and cold cacao drinks
• Smoothies and shakes
• Desserts and baking recipes
• Chocolate making
• Ceremonial cacao preparations

Thanks to its pure composition and characteristic cacao flavor, the powder can easily be combined with other ingredients.

Nutritional value

• QuantityEnergy1749 kJ / 418 kcal
• Fat 11 g
• Of which saturated 6.8 g
• Carbohydrates 19.5 g
• Of which sugars 2.5 g
• Fiber 32.5 g
• Protein 27.8 g
• Salt <0.1 g

Contents

200g Raw Criollo Cacao Powder