Ceremonial Cacao 250g / 500g / 1000g

Theobroma Cacao, known as ‘The Food of the Gods’, originates in Central and South America where around 3000 years ago it was used in rituals and as currency and was a mainstay of daily life

The benefits of cacao have been known for centuries but as plant based health and wellness has become more popular so has cacao. In it’s raw form, it has huge health benefits as can be seen below.

Our Raw Ceremonial Cacao is the Criollo variety, known to be one of the best tasting beans available.

Used as part of your daily, or nightly routine, the benefits are many.

What are the benefits?

• 40 times the antioxidants of Blueberries - essential in the fight against inflammation

• Highest known source of plant based Iron

• Full of Magnesium for a healthy heart, sharp brain, and improved sleep

• More Calcium than cow’s milk

• A natural mood elevator and anti-depressant

• Allergen free

• Vegan

• Very versatile - Ground Cacao Paste - we chop the large blocks of cacao tha we receive Vinto small pieces which are then put in a blender for a few seconds. The result is cacao that can be sprinkled on breakfast bowls, added to smoothies and raw energy balls, and made into a warm drink.

Sleep

For those who have trouble sleeping, the magnesium in a heaped tsp of cacao made into a warm drink, can help with getting to as well as staying asleep. Sleep has become a huge issue with so many people unable to get the necessary hours in. This can have a lasting effect on mental as well as physical health so it is really important to sleep well.