Organic Raw Cacao Butter 300g
Raw cacao butter is the monounsaturated fat that is extracted from the fermented cacao beans. Cacao butter is less processed than chocolate and is never heated above 46 degrees celsius during production, which further retains all its super health qualities. The butter has a rich, delicate and creamy taste.
The RAWGANIQ™ Difference
Our Organic raw cacao butter has been produced from the delicious Criollo variety of cacao pods, harvested in the pristine Mantaro Valley of Peru. The fat is carefully separated from the solids through a cold extraction process before being moulded and cooled.
- Certified organic to EU and NOP standards (view certificates)
- Directly imported from the processing plants of our growers, thus reducing handling and minimizing nutrient loss
- Packed and processed in GHPs/HACCP certified and FDA-approved facility (view certificate)
- Lab analysis to ensure your safety
Description:
The fruit of the cacao tree are called pods and are differing hues of yellow and orange when ripe. A typical pod releases 20-50 beans. These beans possess a type of slimy covering which is left covered to ferment for a few days. The fermentation allows some of the bitterness to be removed from the inner bean. Once fermented, the beans are dried and then chipped into nibs and then gently processed to separate the fat from the solids.
Health Benefits:
Cacao is a hugely beneficial ingredient for human health, due to the significant levels of polyphenols and flavanols (antioxidants) contained within its natural form. Raw cacao butter is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, cholesterol-free saturated fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, natural carbohydrates, and protein that make it an excellent source of nutrients.
- Nutritionally dense food, including protein, fat, certain B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, sulfur, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper.
- May help to improve mood
- May help to improve alertness
- May naturally regulate blood sugar levels
- May support cardiovascular health, due to ability to reduce oxidation
- Cacao butter can be applied topically to nourish skin
How to Use:
- Cacao butter can be used in place of dairy butter in home-baking
- Use to make chocolate
- Use in facial and body scrubs
- Use a topical treatment to soothe dry skin
References:
https://whfoods.com
https://authoritynutrition.com
https://draxe.com
https://nutritionfacts.org