Cacao is a natural superfood that should be in anyone's healthy diet. However recent lab reports show this specific brand is high in toxic metals such as Cadmium. Kind of defeats eating an Organic superfood that has a toxin!
"According to Consumer Lab, the upper limit for cadmium is 0.3 mcg/gram (0.3 ppm). Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder contains 0.95 mcg/gram (0.95 ppm) which is over 3 times the upper limit. "Cadmium is a probable carcinogen, can be toxic to kidneys, can cause softening of bones, and may affect fetal development" according to CL. The effects are weight dependent so children will be impacted more."
Do your own research on this brand, however Cacao in general is very healthy and easily used for cooking. It should be a go to product.
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Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
USDA Organic, Fairtrade certified, super nutritious and with a deep chocolate taste - this is cacao you can feel great about. Simply swap 1:1 anywhere you would use unsweetened cocoa powder!
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At Navitas Organics, we believe that quality isn't only about what's in the bag—it's also about what isn't. Our nutritious Cacao Powder is 100% minimally processed cacao from organic, single origin, traceable, and Fairtrade certified beans—with nothing added. *Certificate # C802080NOP-01.2018. Issue Date: 1/16/18 |
Navitas Organics Cacao Powder contains absolutely no sugar. As a naturally bitter food, we know cacao can often be helped by a bit of sweetness. We supply the best quality cacao without adding any sweetener, so you can use it as a premium canvas to pair with additional ingredients that work for you. |
Navitas Organics Cacao Powder is minimally processed and non-alkalized, so it retains the cacao bean's naturally occurring fiber, magnesium and antioxidants—amongst a whole bunch of other health-supportive nutrients! This nutritional benefit is one of the major perks of swapping your regular unsweetened cocoa powder for our superfood Cacao Powder. |
We go above and beyond to ensure our products are not only safe for consumption, but also meet our superior quality standards. We regularly send all products to a third party lab to be tested for quality and nutritional values, so you can be sure you're getting the superfood benefits from our products that you deserve. |
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| Cacao Powder | Cacao Nibs | Goji Berries | Chia Seeds | Cacao Goji Power Snacks | |
| Provides | Antioxidants (flavanols), Magnesium & Fiber | Antioxidants (flavanols), Magnesium & Fiber | Antioxidants (Vitamin A), Iron & Fiber | Plant Omega 3's & Fiber | Energizing date-based superfood snack |
| Is great for | Replace cacao 1:1, smoothies, baking | Add to smoothies or top cereals & yogurt | As salad toppers, in trail mix, right out of the bag | The ultimate superfood - add to everything | Satisfying grab-n-go snack |
| Organic* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non-GMO** | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vegan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
I love this stuff!!! Review contains up to date info on Navitas and cadmium. Also, cacao powder is not the same as cocoa powder
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
