Organic Criollo Cacao Powder

Organic Cacao Powder

Net weight: 250g

MyRoots Cacao Powder is USDA Organic (100%), EU Organic, NSF HACCP, HALAL and Control Union Fair Choice (Social and Fair Trade Standard) Certified 

CACAO IS NOT CHOCOLATE!!

Cacao (Cocoa) is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America.  It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting food.

Cacao is the main ingredient of chocolate; however, they are not identical. Chocolate is only processed cacao with heat, mixed with sugar, butter, and probably with additives.  MyRoots Cacao Powder is purely made by crushing cacao beans of the rarest species, Criollo Cacao, which is well-known as  the “King of Cacao”. 

Modern research has revealed that raw cacao does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health.  Chocolate DOES NOT have the same benefit. 

Benefits:

1.         Rich in Polyphenols

Cacao is the richest source of polyphenols.  It’s especially abundant in flavanols which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. 

2.         Enhance the cardiovascular health 

This is one of the superfoods highly recommended by nutritionist for people who concerns cholesterol level and the health of blood vessels.  Its great effect has been proven by many researches and studies.

3.         Rich in minerals and vitamins

Cacao powder contains lot of essential minerals and Vitamins.  Check our nutrition label, you would find its great source of calcium and iron which is more than most of the common food.  Cacao is also rich in Vitamins A, B, C, and E.

4.         Slimming

In accordance to the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a person with regular intake of Cacao has a lower body fat (BMI) and the waistline is smaller than non-cacao user.  Scientifically, Cacao enhances the elements which effectively reduces the desire for foods. That’s why cacao is widely recommended as effective diet food nowadays.  

5.         May benefit teeth & skin

Cacao polyphenols have been found to provide significant benefits for your skin.  Long-term and regular intake of cacao has been proven beneficial to skin, and blood circulation. May hydrate of your skin and improve its surface texture.  Its abundant calcium also can maintain the health of teeth and bone. 

6.         Stress Relief

Cacao can improve mood due to its flavanols, which help to enhance the conversion of tryptophan to the natural mood stabilizer serotonin.  Studies indicated that drinking high-polyphenol cacao improved calmness and contentment. 

How to use:

l   Hot Cacao Quinoa Drink: Mix MyRoots Cacao powder with MyRoots Gelatinized Quinoa powder to make a non-dairy, gluten-free but rich, delicious, relaxing and healthy Chocolate Drink.

l   Smoothies: Cacao can be added to your favorite healthy smoothie recipe to give it a richer, chocolatey taste.

l   Vegan Brownies

o  2 cups of cooked black beans

o  50g of MyRoots Sacha Inchi (crushed)

o  50g of Oats powder

o  1/2  cup of MyRoots Cacao powder

o  1/2  of MyRoots Gelatinized Quinoa powder

o  1 banana

o  150g of peaches

o  1 cup of water

o  2 tsp of baking powder

o  2 tsp of apple vinegar

o  Add Coconut sugar or Yacon to your personal taste

o  MyRoots Cacao nibs sweetened by Yacon

o  MyRoots Dried Golden Berries (cut into pieces)

·      Preparation:

o  Process and Mix all the ingredients until having a homogeneous paste. Then, cut half of the dough in a mold (approx. 25 x 25 cm),distribute half of the extras on the top (cacao nibs and golden berries), put the rest of the dough and extras above for decoration.  Cook for 45 min in a preheated oven at 180°C. When it is ready, wait until cool down before serving.

Disclaimer:

「This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. 此產品沒有根據《藥劑業及毒藥條例》或《中醫藥條例》註冊。 為此產品作出的任何聲稱亦沒有為進行該等註冊而接受評核。此產品並不供作診斷、治療或預防任何疾病之用。」