This cacao product is the shell/husk of the cacao bean. The beans are wood-roasted very slightly after fermentation to kill any bacteria + enhance the chocolatey flavour of the bean before being peeled. The shells are generally a waste product, but it is just so delicious + nutritionally beneficial!
Cacao shells are incredibly high in antioxidants + flavonoids that are great at fighting free radicals + helping reduce inflammation of the body.
Cacao shell tea is a perfect alternative for people who can't drink Ceremonial Cacao.
If you have an ulcer, are taking anti-depressive or anti-anxiety medication, if you are taking medication for epilepsy, + some other chemical medications for mental health issues, you might not be able to drink 100% ceremonial cacao paste. BUT cacao shell tea is a great alternative, + you can definitely drink it! (in moderation as anything)
Did you know that cacao is the most nutrient dense plant food on earth...containing over 1200 chemical components!??...making cacao the perfect start to your day as it fuels your body with an epic array of nutrients!
Cacao is the perfect addition to ritual or ceremony, full of phenylethylamine aka 'the love drug' + anandamide aka 'the bliss chemical', cacao can enhance your mood + energy as it releases endorphins creating a euphoric head space.
Heart-opening cacao literally does just that! Consuming ceremonial cacao releases nitric oxide within the body so being a vasodilator it increases your blood flow + lowers blood pressure. (This could also help decrease soreness of muscles + erectile dysfunction)
Restorative essential amino acid tryptophan found in ceremonial cacao plays a role in the production of mood-stabilizing serotonin, which is converted to melatonin, helping to regulate sleep patterns.
Being magnesium rich too, this makes for an ideal decadent pre-bed-time elixir, relaxing your muscles + nerves by increasing the function of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) the inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Amongst many things, cacao is known to help reduce depression, stress, anxiety, blood-pressure, heart-disease, diabetes, inflammation, arthritis, hunger, etc.
Cacao may help increase libido, blood-flow to brain + heart preventing clots, good cholesterol, skin health (acne, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff), weight control, immune health, + it is also a great natural laxative to keep you regular!
Based on a 40g serve, raw cacao provides the following Recommended Daily Amounts (RDA):
24% Iron
33% Magnesium
50% Copper
52% Manganese
20% Phosphorus
20% Potassium
12% Zinc
17% Fiber
8% Vitamin B12
(+more calcium than dairy milk)
Ingredients - ( * denotes organic)
*Cacao Shell/Husk - Theobroma cacao