Cacao Powder

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Cacao is not just for adding flavor to smoothies, coffee, baking, desserts, and many typical beverages like hot chocolate, it can also be added to vegan chili, oatmeal, rubbed on meat, thickener in stew, and a multitude of non-dietary uses like cosmetics, body scrub, shampoo and more. This cacao is unsweetened and does not contain alkalizing agents. This makes it perfectly bitter for sprinkling, dusting, baking, drizzling and making it the way you want it.

Explore its rich flavor

Also known as the Amazonian antioxidant king, cacao powder has over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries and is also the highest plant-based source of iron. No wonder ancient civilizations treated this fruit like gold! If you are looking to add a boost of nutrients to your diet, search no more. Add this chocolatey deliciousness to your diet with no guilt! Drink a cup of hot cacao powder before meals to reduce appetite thanks to the monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibitors which are linked to weight loss and maintenance. Combine it with some vitamin C, in a chocolate orange smoothie to get the maximum benefits. If you like drinking milk chocolate, which contains lots of sugar and dairy, a healthier alternative is switching to cacao powder, as it is a great way to boost your intake of beneficial nutrients. Make some rich cacao brownies ideal for chocoholics! Add some cacao powder to create healthy homemade granola bars that contain less sugar and more nutrients. For a simple yet nutritious meal, cut some pineapple, bananas, and raspberries and sprinkle cacao powder for a quick and antioxidant-rich treat. Try using cacao powder in these everyday foods to get the most out of its beneficial properties.

Explore some beauty hacks

Cacao powder can also be used beyond the kitchen. It is a great ingredient for beauty supplies. This miraculous powder contains many antioxidants that are beneficial for the hair and skin’s health. Give beauty gurus a new and healthier version of dry shampoo. Traditional dry shampoos are packed with chemicals, but non alkalized versions are better for your hair and the environment. Make your own non alkalized and natural cacao powder dry shampoo to volumize hair. Use it to make some face makeup. This may sound crazy, but we are not joking! This natural homemade eyeshadow has a shelf life of 8-9 months if stored properly. Apart from being an ingredient for natural makeup, cacao powder can be a great addition to your natural skincare products, cosmetics, and soap recipes.

For industrial warriors

This Amazonian jewel is also great to use when manufacturing bulk products like industrial ice cream, chocolate powder, cereal, cookies, etc. Aside from using it for food and beverage purposes, cacao powder is a great use for fragrances such as perfumes, oils, lotions, scrubs, soaps, or scented candles. This is because the powder has a longer shelf life than the beans. It is also cheaper to use as it takes less space and time to add to produce. Our natural non alkalized cacao powder will keep its potency and benefits over time. Explore it!