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Ceremonial cacao (full-fat cacao paste) from the Piura Alta region of Peru, is a semi-sweet cacao with a velvety taste, reminiscent of milk chocolate and delicate notes of tropical fruits. This cacao belongs to the Criollo variety and comes from organic plantations located in a picturesque and green region, famous for its clean air and water. It's an ideal choice for lovers of milder flavours.
Weight | N/A |
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Variety | Criollo |
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Taste | Semi-sweet |
Fat content | 54% |
Several different types of cacao grow in the Peruvian region of Piura, but the Criollo variety is the most common in the area. Criollo is one of the three main cacao varieties, alongside Forastero and Trinitario.
The cacao tree grows in plantations along river valleys, where the soil is fertile and rich in nutrients.
cacao fruit in the Piura region has a characteristic shape resembling an amphora. They are hand-picked to avoid damage and ensure optimal quality. The cacao beans are then separated from the pulp, and undergo fermentation, drying, and roasting to obtain a unique taste and aroma.
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: