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Ingredients
Certified Organic Cacao (Theobroma Cacao).
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Certified Organic Cacao (Theobroma Cacao).
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From the Manufacturer
Antioxidant Flavonoids
It may be hard to believe that something so delectable can actually be so good for you, but it's true! Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder is a delicious natural health food loaded with antioxidants that fight harmful free-radicals. If you feel exceptionally good when eating it, you can thank the "bliss" chemical anandamine along with theobromine and phenylethylamine for boosting your mood. Pure cacao powder also contains a good dose of magnesium, which plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart.
Cacao is a healthy food, not a miracle drug. Health claims herein have not been reviewed by the FDA. Navitas Naturals products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.
About Navitas
Navitas Naturals was founded in 2003 to bring energizing superfoods to North America to invigorate the modern ‘Western’ diet. Our organic superfoods come from ancient cultures around the world where they are traditionally used for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Health-conscious people choose our nutrient-dense superfoods because they are an abundant whole-food source of antioxidants, protein, essential fats, vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients.
Recipe: Good Morning Mocha
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Navitas Naturals Cashew Whole Nuts
- 2–3 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Coconut Palm Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder
- 1 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Cacao Nibs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1¼ cup coconut water
- 2–3 cup ice
Directions
Blend all ingredients except for ice - then add ice and blend until smooth and frosty!
Product Description
King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cocoa beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic, raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods - so called from the goodness of the seeds and Mexican named the pounded seeds chocolate cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health-enhancing properties, as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cacao contains many chemicals that enhance physician and mental well-being, including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium, zinc, iron, copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine, green tea and blueberries. Navitas Naturals vegan cacao nibs are unprocessed, certified organic, raw, peeled cacao beans. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land, using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. USDA organic. Certified organic by Skal International. Imported form Peru. Packed in the USA.
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358 of 378 people found the following review helpful
Hello Raw Cacao Lovers!
Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:
Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet, the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw"), there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.
Recently, highly trafficked websites such as[...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."
Back in 2004, our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao, but came up negative. Despite these results, the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans, nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time, we used two different laboratories instead of one, and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Capilary Electrophoresis (CE) with UV detection, and Titration.
Though all three methods have their place in the scientific community, Titration is the most commonly used method in the food industry when determining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content. However, there is a critical detail within the Titration method many companies miss when testing raw cacao. The method of Titration is unable to differentiate the vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from the vitamin's analogs. The result is what is known as a "false positive."
This is why, at Navitas Naturals, we use HPLC when testing raw cacao's vitamin C content. The HPLC method looks directly for vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and not just the analogs.... Read more ›
Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:
Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet, the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw"), there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.
Recently, highly trafficked websites such as[...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."
Back in 2004, our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao, but came up negative. Despite these results, the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans, nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time, we used two different laboratories instead of one, and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Capilary Electrophoresis (CE) with UV detection, and Titration.
Though all three methods have their place in the scientific community, Titration is the most commonly used method in the food industry when determining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content. However, there is a critical detail within the Titration method many companies miss when testing raw cacao. The method of Titration is unable to differentiate the vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from the vitamin's analogs. The result is what is known as a "false positive."
This is why, at Navitas Naturals, we use HPLC when testing raw cacao's vitamin C content. The HPLC method looks directly for vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and not just the analogs.... Read more ›
100 of 103 people found the following review helpful
By Sarah
Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, so I'm a vegan, and I'm a baker and now that its cold, I become obsessed with this stuff. It has 5g of protein in a serving, is unprocessed so you actually get the cacao benefit instead of Hershey crap, and honestly, its the best cocoa I've ever used. Seriously. The quality is unsurpassed and I cannot even begin to tell you how much you'll use it once you try it. I make my hot chocolate with it! Once you go natural cacao, you just don't go back.
112 of 118 people found the following review helpful
By K. Shanks
I love this chocolate powder. My family and I recently became aware that MSG and its hidden forms (autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein, yeast extract, calcium caseinate, natural flavors, etc.) are the source of our health problems. This discovery led to searching for less processed (especially by high heat) food products. This is a great find! Do beware, if you try this stuff you will not be able to go back to Hershey's....it is that good. Hot chocolate, chocolate ice cream, chocolate nut butters are all fabulous made with chocolate powder rather than highly processed cocoa powder.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is not chocolate as you may know it. Change your expectations.
April 21, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is raw CACAO powder NOT COCOA powder. This is NOT like Ghirardelli's or Hershey's or Nestle's or Swiss Miss cocoa powder. This is NOT a direct substitute for those products in cooking or making hot chocolate. There is no sugar in this product, it is bitter (the way it was meant to be) and it is a different product.
This is also made from cacao beans like chocolate but it isn't processed the same way. This is a simply ground (minimally processed to remove the bean's husk) cacao beans. In fact, unlike cocoa or chocolate this is high in fiber and low in fat (17% of the calories come from fat content). It is low in calories at 24 calories per tablespoon. It also has ALL the health benefits of chocolate at a much, much higher concentration than even the darkest chocolate because the processing of chocolate/cocoa breaks down the healthy compounds.
So, how do people use it? I mix this product with hot chocolate mix to add a little bite to it. I also add a level tablespoon to my coffee in the morning to give it a cafe mocha type flavor that I have grown addicted to! People substitute this for cocoa only when they are either adjusting their expectations or their recipes.
This is also made from cacao beans like chocolate but it isn't processed the same way. This is a simply ground (minimally processed to remove the bean's husk) cacao beans. In fact, unlike cocoa or chocolate this is high in fiber and low in fat (17% of the calories come from fat content). It is low in calories at 24 calories per tablespoon. It also has ALL the health benefits of chocolate at a much, much higher concentration than even the darkest chocolate because the processing of chocolate/cocoa breaks down the healthy compounds.
So, how do people use it? I mix this product with hot chocolate mix to add a little bite to it. I also add a level tablespoon to my coffee in the morning to give it a cafe mocha type flavor that I have grown addicted to! People substitute this for cocoa only when they are either adjusting their expectations or their recipes.
34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By A. Black
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a subscription to this product because it's so good, and you can't beat the price. The powder easily mixes into anything. It has a full, rich flavor with no additives or fillers and it's raw. My favorite way to use it is to mix it into coconut oil and agave, with a little extract like peppermint, orange, or lemon. It makes a lovely chocolate sauce that hardens on contact when it touches something frozen. I add the sauce to banana icecream, which is made from frozen bananas which I run through my juicer machine with the blank plate to make raw soft serve. It's a wonderful, raw healthy treat that I sometimes have in place of a meal. Go ahead and subscribe and get Amazon prime. It's totally worth it for this cacao powder.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By April
Amazon Verified Purchase
My son (18) uses this in his breakfast smoothie every morning instead of having a cup of coffee to get him going. Together with some protein powder and maca, fruit and milk. He's slightly ADD and the cacao helps to boost his dopamine levels in drug-free way.
The brand is always fresh, full flavored and the price is really good on Amazon - and it's organic!
The brand is always fresh, full flavored and the price is really good on Amazon - and it's organic!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cocoa vs. Cacao...
Navitas is such a good company that it spells cacao as it should be spelled when everyone else spells it cocoa, an urban spelling. Read more
Published 2 days ago by NYFB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes delicious brownies for lovers of bittersweet chocolate
I've been purchasing the Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder, Organic, 16-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 2) for years and made a discovery I'd like to share. Read more
Published 5 days ago by J. Offenbach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Navitas Cacao Powder
I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast. I use this as a meal replacement shake for weight loss. I add this cacao powder to the shake and it tastes pretty good. Read more
Published 6 days ago by GMcKenzy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helped lower my BP
I purchased this Raw Cacao for the natural antioxidants but also because it is very rich in magnesium. Adding this every day to my diet helps keep my blood pressure down. Read more
Published 7 days ago by T.L. CenVal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful cocoa - great substitute for Morning joe
I have switched to cocoa for my morning and afternoon brew as coffee and tea have become too harsh for me. 2 tbs of raw cocoa & 10-12 oz Hot water ... No sugar .... Read more
Published 10 days ago by kd
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product!
They keep raising the price, so I deducted a star. As far as the quality, there is nothing else like it on the market. Chocolate that's good for you and tastes good, too. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Pain-free
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly packaged - good cacao
Cacao is a strong antoxidant. That means it oxidizes easily. Once it has oxidized, it is no longer a good antioxidant. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Marlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!
I like the fact that it's unsweetened and dissolves in water easily. in hot water or hot milk, or hot oatmeal is a good choice
Published 11 days ago by Web Master One
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yummy
This product is a chocolate lover's delight. I use it exclusively for any chocolate recipe that I make: brownies, fudge, smoothies. I will continue to purchase and have on hand.
Published 11 days ago by Susan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best tasting Cacao powder
I like mixing this with almond yogurt for a high Potassium snack. It has a smooth rich flavor. Not as bitter as some other powders I've tried.
Published 13 days ago by Jhaysin A. Gilman
