EARTH NOTIONS RAW CACAO PRODUCTS

	raw wildcrafted cacao beans are a premium quality, unprocessed superfood. Encased in their shell, they are only allowed to ferment for 4 days before being briefly sun dried and then packaged. The absence of additional heat, allows this product to still remain 'biologically active' in the bag! Grown on small sustainable farms in the Amazon jungle region of Peru, these cacao beans are truly a unique, raw food experience. Suggested Use: The bean can be eaten whole or ground into a powder to add to smoothies. They easily break into smaller pieces, known as nibs, which can be added to cereals, ice cream or sprinkled onto cakes & muffins. Make your own trail mix or granola bars by adding dried fruits like goji berries.
	RAW Organic CACAO butter is the pure cacao 'oil' with the fiber removed. It is prepared from the finest criollo variety cacao beans, processed at a low temperature and then cold-pressed into butter. The butter reamins solid at room temperature but melts at 35oC. It’s high in antioxidants, macro/micro nutrients.and is an exceptionally versatile superfood. Our premium quality cacao products come to you from the amazon jungle region of Peru. Suggested Use: As a base for many natural skincare and cosmetic recipes.  Use directly as a massage oil, a beauty treatment to hydrate skin or to help diminish scars.  Additionally, it can be mixed into your favourite smoothies and baking recipes.
	RAW Organic CACAO nibs are raw, organic, criollo-variety cacao nibs from Peru. They're unroasted, unsweetened and only lightly fermented. Since our premium nibs are 100% unprocessed, they’re still 'biologically active'. No heat used, is your assurance of the highest nutritional and antioxidant content available from this superfood. Suggested Use: These cacao nibs can be mixed with dried goji berries, dates, cranberries or create your own trail mix. Add to your smoothies or just sprinkle over cereals and desserts. Boost your antioxidant levels with the ‘food of the gods’.
	raw organic cacao paste is a whole food product also known as cacao liquor. It is prepared from only the finest criollo variety cacao beans, processed at a low temperature and then crushed into a paste. This process retains the butter and the fibre. It’s high in antioxidants, macro/micro nutrients and is an exceptionally versatile superfood. Our premium quality cacao products come to you from the amazon jungle region of Peru. Suggested Use:  It’s ideal for making natural chocolate; just melt the paste and add in a sweetener.  It’s easy because the butter and powder are both present in the paste.  It can be substituted for baking chocolate, to make delicious treats such as brownies, cookies and energy bars.  Add to trail mixes, shakes or just simply snack on them.
	raw Organic cacao powder is the pure cacao 'fiber' with the butter removed. It is prepared from only the finest criollo variety cacao beans, processed at a low temperature and then cold-pressed. Our cacao powder is an exceptionally versatile superfood that’s high in antioxidants and macro/micro nutrients. Boost your antioxidant levels with the ‘food of the gods’ from the amazon jungle region of Peru. Suggested Use: Can be used in baking to prepare delicious treats such as brownies, cookies and energy bars. Blend into your favourite shake or smoothie and enjoy!