Organic Natural Cacao Powder is perfect for baking.
Organic Natural Cacao Powder is ground down from gently roasted nibs to produce powdered chocolate in its purest form. The beans are fermented and roasted in a careful process which helps to break down the phytates and gives them a full roasted flavour - this makes for delicious cakes.
Cacao is often referred to as 'food of the gods' due to its rich taste and nutritional power. Cacao is a complex food containing over 300 chemically distinct compounds and is particularly rich in plant poly-phenols. The most beneficial of these plant extracts are called flavonoids which have an antioxidant action in the body.
Most regular chocolate choices have milk, sugar and other additives thrown in to preserve it, so if you like the idea of making your own natural versions then cacao powder is a perfect starting point.
This delicious powder can be used in baking, homemade chocolates and smoothies. It is a source of selenium which contributes to normal function of the thyroid and immune system. It is high in a number of important nutrients including magnesium which is necessary for the reduction of tiredness and fatigue - a great reason to make more cacao based foods!
If you want a recipe to get started why not try this chocolate smoothie bowl recipe.
Ingredients: Organic Cacao Powder
Origin: Ghana
Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts..Organic Natural Cacao Powder is high in fibre, manganese and is a source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium (per 20g serving).
Typical Nutrient Values:
Amount per 100g:
% Reference intake (RI) per 100g
Amount per serving (20g)
% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Energy
995kj/228kcal
11.4%
50kj/46kcal
2.3%
Fat
13.7g
21%
2.74g
4%
of which saturates
8.1g
40%
1.62g
8%
Carbohydrate
57.9g
19%
11.58g
4.5%
of which sugars
1.8g
2%
0.36g
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Fibre
33.2g
133%
6.64g
26%
Protein
19.6g
39%
3.92g
8%
Salt
21mg
1%
4.20mg
0.17%
Typical Vitamin/ Mineral Values:
Amount per 100g:
% Reference intake (RI) per 100g
Amount per serving (20g)
% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Vitamin E
0.1mg
0.83%
0.02mg
0.17%
Vitamin K
2.5mcg
3.33%
0.50mcg
0.67%
Thiamin (B1)
0.1mg
9.09%
0.02mg
1.81%
Riboflavin
0.2mg
14.28%
0.04mg
2.85%
Niacin (B3)
6.8mg
68%
1.36mg
13.6%
