+ 100% unsweetened ceremonial grade cacao
+ Peruvian single origin criollo
+ Lightly roasted to enhance complex flavours
Our award winning Cacao Gold Ceremonial Cacao Paste (also called cacao liquor or mass) is produced when the finest Peruvian Criollo beans are ground into a rich liquid which solidifies to form chocolatey chunks of pure 100% unsweetened cacao. Best known as the base for making chocolate, this divine certified organic ceremonial grade cacao paste is the perfect ingredient for making mouthwatering chocolatey creations. Good for you, good for the planet Certified Organic and single origin, Power Super Foods Cacao Gold Paste is high in antioxidants, nutrients and mood enhancing compounds, making it a delicious healthy addition to your diet. Our ethically sourced fairly traded cacao creates a wave of positive outcomes for small-scale farmers through economic and social empowerment, whilst encouraging biodiversity and conservation.
Certified Organic fairly traded 100% cacao paste (Theobroma cacao criollo.
All cacao is not created equal. Our ceremonial grade paste is derived from the finest Peruvian Criollo beans ethically sourced and organically grown. Minimally processed, our cacao paste has not undergone conching or tempering as traditional chocolate has. Lightly roasted to enhance the flavours, cacao gold paste is 100% solid sugar free cacao with nothing added. When selecting our cacao we only choose the most delicious and exceptional cacao we can find with a complex flavour profile and superior texture. We think it’s the best cacao in the world.
As an additional step for product purity, we also ensure our cacao paste meets the Australian standards for safe low levels of cadmium. Cacao Paste is a 50:50 ratio of naturally occurring cacao powder and cacao butter. As cacao butter does not contain cadmium, the overall cadmium content is under the Australian regulation. Our fairy traded sustainable cacao ensures producers receive a fair price for their cacao and helps break the cycle of poverty bringing opportunities and dignity to indigenous communities.Chop, shave or grate Cacao Paste onto breakfast bowls, smoothies and ice cream. Gently melt and use the luscious liquid in brownies, cakes, desserts and raw treats, a decadent hot chocolate or in any recipe that calls for 100% pure unsweetened chocolate. With the addition of Power Super Foods Cacao Butter and a natural sweetener you can easily make your own healthy and delicious gourmet chocolate.
Native to South American rainforests surrounding the Amazon, Theobroma cacao (a name translating to “food of the Gods”) has attracted the adoration of humanity dating back to ancient Mayan civilisation where cacao was used for ceremony, medicine and food and was prized for its ability to promote energy and mental clarity.