Antler Farms - 100% Pure Organic Raw Cacao Powder, 40 Servings, 200g - Vegan, Gluten Free, Cultivated Naturally in Amazon Rainforest, Certified USDA Organic

Antler Farms - 100% Pure Organic Raw Cacao Powder, 40 Servings, 200g - Vegan, Gluten Free, Cultivated Naturally in Amazon Rainforest, Certified USDA Organic

ANTLER FARMS 100% PURE ORGANIC RAW CACAO WHY IS ANTLER FARMS RAW CACAO BETTER THAN THE REST? 100% Pure Antler Farms Raw Cacao is 100% pure, certified USDA organic cacao powder. It is vegan, gluten free and non- GMO with no added colors, flavors, sweeteners, fillers or preservatives. Grown in Peru Our cacao comes from cacao trees that grow outdoors in the Amazon basin of Peru, where it has been cultivated organically for more than 3,000 years by local indigenous communities. Nutrient Rich Antler Farms Raw Cacao is harvested at the peak of potency to provide a rich source of antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and the mild stimulant theobromine. Cold Processed Our cacao is naturally dried. It is never heated or roasted, but cold processed throughout to ensure all of its beneficial compounds remain completely intact and bioavailable. Read more 100% PURE, RAW CACAO Antler Farms Raw Cacao is 100% pure, certified organic Peruvian cacao powder from the Amazon Rainforest. There are no fillers, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives in our product. It is vegan and gluten free with no GMOs. Our cacao is grown outdoors in the Amazon basin of Peru, in a region known for having the highest quality cacao crop. Here, in the tropical rainforest, is where the plant originated and has been cultivated organically for more than 3,000 years by local indigenous communities. Our cacao trees flourish in the forest canopy, with high humidity, rainfall and fertile soil, while being free of pesticides and environmental pollution. Local farmers tend to the plants year-round and harvest the pods by hand. Thereafter, the beans are fermented, dried and processed into a fine powder under strict temperature control. Our cacao is raw - never heated or roasted - so that its nutrient content remains completely intact and bioavailable. Cacao can be added to smoothies, coffee, and other drinks, or used as an ingredient in recipes. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CACAO? Hard as it may seem, cacao, the bean used to make chocolate, is a healthy food. In its raw form, there are abundant benefits to consuming it. Cacao is a true superfood loaded with vitamins and minerals. It is particularly rich in flavonoids, a potent antioxidant, as well as theobromine, a natural stimulant. HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS: Raw cacao is one of the most powerful antioxidants of any superfood due to the high level of flavonoids. Cacao has a high concentration of polyphenols, a plant-based micronutrient. The polyphenols found in cacao include flavonoids and flavanols such as catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins. These compounds are the source of cacao’s antioxidative power. In fact, cacao has one of the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) scores, which is used to measure antioxidant levels in food. Antioxidants protect the body against the cell damage that free radicals cause, known as oxidative stress. POSITIVE ENERGY AND MOOD: Cacao contains naturally occurring chemicals that make us happy, reduce stress, and provide sustained energy. Theobromine is an alkaloid responsible for the stimulating effects of cacao. Like caffeine, theobromine consumption can provide both a physical and mental energy boost. However, unlike caffeine, theobromine provides a longer, sustained energy without the highs and lows. Cacao also stimulates the release “feel good” hormones which brings about feelings of happiness, euphoria and bliss. It short, it puts you in a good mood. MINERAL RICH: Cacao has the highest naturally occurring source of magnesium, a mineral that is chronically deficient in western diets. Over 80% of Americans are chronically deficient in magnesium. The mineral plays a vital role in our body, supporting our heart, muscles and brain. Other important minerals found in cacao include iron, potassium, zinc, copper, calcium, selenium, phosphorus and manganese. HOW IS ANTLER FARMS RAW CACAO GROWN? Antler Farms Raw Cacao is grown outdoors, without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers. The cacao bean comes from the fruit from the Theobroma cacao tree, which grows in the wild in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. We source our cacao from here, the rain forest, because it yields the perfect conditions for cultivating the best cacao. Together the forest canopy, high humidity, rainfall and fertile soil create the model environment for cacao to flourish naturally as it has for thousands of years. Our cacao is certified USDA organic. WHEN IS ANTLER FARMS RAW CACAO HARVESTED? It takes four to five years for a cacao tree to produce cacao pods. When the pods turn from red, green or purple to yellow, they are ready for harvest. First, the pods are peeled to reveal the seeds. Then, the beans are placed into bins and allowed to ferment. This step is crucial as it brings out the flavor, aroma, and nutrients in the cacao. It determines the quality of the end product. The fermented beans are carefully dried on large wooden platforms for a few days, before being ground and cold-pressed into paste. This removes the oil in the form of cacao butter, resulting in pure cacao powder. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CACAO AND COCOA? Cacao and cocoa both come from cacao beans. The difference between the two lies in how the bean is processed. Antler Farms Raw Cacao is unroasted and non-alkalized, so it retains its full antioxidant and nutrient profile. To make cocoa, cacao beans are roasted and washed with an alkalizing agent. This changes the chemical nature of the bean, destroys most of the beneficial compounds including a total loss of the total flavonoid content. As a result, cocoa has an inferior antioxidant capacity and nutrient density compared to Antler Farms Raw Cacao. Read more

Product Information

• 100% PURE - Antler Farms Raw Cacao is 100% pure, certified organic cacao powder. It is vegan, gluten free and non-GMO with no added colors, flavors, sweeteners, fillers or preservatives.
• NUTRIENT RICH - Antler Farms Raw Cacao is harvested at the peak of potency to provide a rich source of antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and the mild stimulant theobromine.
• COLD PROCESSED - Our cacao is never heated or roasted. It is cold processed to ensure all of its beneficial nutrients remain completely intact and bioavailable.
• CERTIFIED ORGANIC - Antler Farms Raw Cacao is 100% pure, certified organic. We have a proven system for producing the highest quality organic cacao without the use of herbicides, pesticides, artificial fertilizers or GMOs.

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