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Natural paste (cacao mass) made from ground cacao beans (theobroma cacao), also known as ceremonial cacao, is 100% real, unprocessed, non-fat cacao.
Genuine raw ceremonial cacao, whose production process took place entirely below 42 degrees Celsius. Even during fermentation, the temperature was kept low and the beans were not roasted. Producing raw ceremonial cacao requires a lot of work and is very time-consuming.
Baya Crudo cacao has an exceptionally delicate yet rich flavour dominated by milk chocolate. It has an intense hint of black berries, with hazelnuts and cardamom gently peeking in the background. The cacao is not sour, but actually sweet in flavour.
This cacao is grown on a sustainable, permaculture and organic plantation (we have visually inspected it), if only it had EU certification it could be successfully called organic or BIO cacao.
The plantation is located in Guatemala in the picturesque and evergreen Polochic Valley, through which the river of the same name flows. The plantation grows the noble and rare Criollo cacao variety along with cardamom in the spirit of permaculture.
Ceremonial cacao contains the energy-boosting theobromine and is therefore a healthy substitute for coffee. The effect of theobromine is much more subtle and milder than that of caffeine. It also contains anandamide, which has a calming and opening effect on the mind and heart. Therefore, ceremonial cacao improves mood and promotes creativity. Thanks to its high fat content, cacao nourishes the body well, and the minerals (magnesium, potassium) and antioxidants it contains keep our body and mind healthy and youthful.
Not without reason did the Mayans call cacao the food of the gods.
Allergen information: contains no allergens
Weight | N/A |
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Brand | |
Taste | Sweet |
Variety | Criollo |
Fat content | 55% |
Our cacao is 100% natural, unprocessed, kosher, halal, no sugar, no additives, no preservatives, handmade. Cacao is gluten free and can also be consumed by vegans.
Cacao paste is the dried, shelled and then ground cacao beans, which take the form of a hard, yet brittle block or lump.
Cacao contains more antioxidants than red wine and 3 times more than green tea.
Cacao is an important source of tryptophan, which affects the formation of serotonin, and phenylethylamine, which supports the synthesis of dopamine and a number of vitamins B, C and E.
In addition, cacao contains a number of mineral salts such as magnesium, iron, chromium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, zinc, potassium and selenium.
Furthermore, the high content of healthy cacao fat, theobromine and anandamide makes cacao a natural, mild stimulant.
All this makes cacao a natural, powerful antidepressant, mood enhancer and energiser.
Mix about 10-20 grams of crushed cacao with water, vegetable or animal milk (200 ml) and spices such as chilli, vanilla, cinnamon or cardamom. If desired, sweeten with honey or other healthy sugar. The spices and honey should be added at the end of the process.
There are several methods for preparing cacao. We advise you to try them all, because each of them slightly changes the final taste of the drink. In this article you will find a recipe for ceremonial cacao and a lot of additional information.
The question of using vegetable or animal milk is individual and does not significantly affect the properties of the cacao drink. Nevertheless, we recommend using water or vegetable milk.
Approximately 10-20 grams. This may occasionally be increased to 50 grams.
Genuine and 100% cacao paste (ceremonial cacao) is excellent for:
All natural cacao in the form of paste, beans, nibs (ground cacao beans) or powder is bitter, however we can make a classification into less bitter or dry.
Our scale of cacao flavours is: