Naturya Organic Cacao Powder Fair Trade - 250g
Brand : Naturya
- SKU:
- 113677
- UPC:
- 5060238480765
Cacao that’ll have you saying wow!
Like cacao butter’s healthier cousin, cacao powder has been celebrated for centuries for its various nutritional benefits. This raw cacao powder is naturally rich in copper, magnesium, zinc and protein, which nourish your body in multiple ways.
- Fairtrade Organic Cacao powder
- Rich in copper to energise the body
- High in magnesium to support an active mind
- Source of Protein
- Organic, gluten-free, kosher and vegan
Quality & Provenance
Our Cacao powder comes from a Fairtrade supplier in Africa who selects the finest cocoa beans from the best farming cooperatives on the continent. As cocoa trees flower and produce fruit all year long, there is no one harvest season, but the cocoa pods usually take between 5-6 months to ripen completely. Naturally, cocoa trees grow to a height of 15 meters, but cultivated trees are trimmed shorter to make harvesting easier. Farmers use machetes or knives on long poles to slice down the pods individually, taking care not to damage nearby buds. When ripe, the harvested pods are cracked open by hand and the pulp and seeds are extracted. They are then placed in boxes for 3-4 days allowing the vital fermentation stage to take place. This is an important part of the process as it removes the sticky skins and allows the flavour to develop
The beans are transferred from box to box, allowing them to be turned and properly aerated so that the fermentation is successful. They are then left to dry in the sun on large trays or on the ground, this is where the deep reddish brown colour starts to develop. The beans will lose much of their moisture at this stage as well as some of their original bitterness. If the beans then need to be stored while they await transport to the factory, moisture levels are monitored to make sure no mould starts to develop.
On arrival at the factory, the beans are carefully washed before being lightly toasted for approximately 45 minutes. At this point, further development of flavour occurs and the outer shell is loosened from the bean. The shells are removed and what is known as cocoa ‘nibs’ are retained. These are milled until they turn into a liquid brown mass called ‘cocoa liquor’ which is then sterilised and mechanically pressed to remove the cocoa butter present in the bean. The result is a solid ‘cocoa cake’, this cake is then ground into the powder you can find in your pouch. During this process, our cacao never encounters pesticides and are handled with care to make sure the very best quality ingredient is passed on to you.
What are the benefits of cacao powder?
- High in copper & magnesium which contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- High in copper which contributes to normal iron transport in the body
- High in magnesium which contributes to normal psychological function
- Natural source of protein which contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass
- Source of potassium which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
- Source of zinc which contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress
How can I use cacao powder?
Sprinkle cacao powder onto your morning porridge for a ‘healthy chocolate’ kick, mix some into a superfood smoothie to make it even more nutritious, or combine with dates and agave nectar to make some energy balls. The cacao possibilities are endless!
- Organic cacao powder
- Source of protein, iron, potassium, copper, magnesium and zinc
- Can be added to milkshakes, smoothies, yoghurts, porridge and more
Ingredients
100% Organic Cacao Powder
Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts and nuts
