More About Cacao
Cacao is one of the healthiest superfoods in the world.
Cacao contains 400–500 different compounds. Here are just a few of the goodies! Cacao has iron, theobromine, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, antioxidants. (Ceremonial Cacao is the highest antioxidant food in the world!)
Besides all of these great ingredients, the two main reasons why most people love cacao are:
Besides all of these great ingredients, the two main reasons why most people love cacao are:
- PHENYLETHYLAMINE: The famous love chemical, usually only produced by the brain, gives you the happy-exciting feeling you feel when falling in love.
- ANANDAMIDE: The bliss chemical makes you feel euphoric and therefore works as a natural antidepressant.
Where Does the Cacao Used in Ceremonies Come From?
CacaoAmor provides 100% Artisan and Ceremonial Grade Cacao. In a nutshell, artisan and ceremonial means it comes from heirloom trees of wild heritage. The Cacao is hand-harvested, picked and selected by hand. All the processes are made by hand with some support from kind to Cacao machines and is hand packed with so much love. Our paste is made from Cacao seeds of hundred percent native trees from a remote area in Manabi, Ecuador. Trees that are unique to this region, and fall under the category of 'Arriba Nacional', the rarest Cacao variety, recognized globally for its unique and gorgeous flavor profiles!
We believe all these factors are important for Cacao to be classified as 'Ceremonial'. Cacao is delicate and complex, the way it is prepared makes all the difference between a Cacao with high nutritional value and intact antioxidant properties and a block of ground cacao beans. We take extra care in the process of its creation from fermentation to stone grind into paste, where we ensure that the beneficial bio-active compounds in the Cacao are optimized and not destroyed!
We believe all these factors are important for Cacao to be classified as 'Ceremonial'. Cacao is delicate and complex, the way it is prepared makes all the difference between a Cacao with high nutritional value and intact antioxidant properties and a block of ground cacao beans. We take extra care in the process of its creation from fermentation to stone grind into paste, where we ensure that the beneficial bio-active compounds in the Cacao are optimized and not destroyed!