Raw Cacao is the superfood that tastes as good as it is for your body. Raw cacao contains more than four times the antioxidant power as normal dark chocolate, and 20 times more antioxidant power than that of blueberries. Cacao and Cocoa can be substituted for each other in recipes. Both ingredients come from the same part of the cacao tree. The biggest difference between the two is that cacao is the purest form of chocolate. It is raw and less processed than cocoa. Cocoa power or butter is typically found in more commercially sold food products than cacao powder and butter because it is cheaper to produce. Cocoa is processed at a higher temperature than cacao. Processing cacao takes more time and effort to ensure that it still has its nutritional value and unique taste. The higher temperature process changes the chemical composition and can lessen nutritional value.
Breakdown of Raw Cacoa
Cacao is very low in sugar, and high in magnesium, fiber, and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are known to help with staying focused, heightened alertness, and a mood booster. This makes food containing cacao the perfect afternoon snack.
Raw Cacao That We Carry
At Wellness Origin, you can find a variety of raw cacao products on the shelves. One of our popular products, Rawmio Organic Raw Chocolate Truffle Cake is made from raw cacao. It also includes plenty of other good for you ingredients that make this cake the perfect indulgence. We recently stocked our shelves with a new line of raw chocolate, Raw Chocolate Love. Raw Chocolate Love’s main ingredient is raw cacao and comes in a variety of sizes and flavors. Some of our favorite flavors are lavender, chili, and rose.
Raw cacao is the ingredient that every wellness enthusiast needs to try. With its health benefits and decadent flavor, it will be hard to go back to regular cocoa or processed chocolates.
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