Maple Sweetened Ceremonial Cacao Blend | Ground Cacao Paste

Enjoy the maple sugar sweetened version of our pure 100% heirloom cacao, carefully hand-processed in the heart of Cusco, Peru, supporting the dedicated farmers cultivating Chuncho cacao. Now, enriched with the sweetness of maple sugar sourced from Vermont farms, our premium offering is 100% organic. Delight in the full-bodied richness of pure cacao paste ground into a convenient powder form, perfect for crafting luxurious drinking chocolate, blending into smoothies, or enhancing any chocolate-inspired recipe. Immerse yourself in the authentic taste of tradition, sustainably sourced for your pleasure. Ingredients: Heirloom Peruvian Cacao, Organic Maple sugar Ceremonial Cacao Rich, creamy, and deeply nourishing. Our ceremonial cacao is 100% pure, minimally processed, and packed with mood-boosting compounds to energize your body, open your heart, and elevate your life. Crafted with care by small-scale farmers in Peru who honor the land and the spirit of cacao. Why Chuncho Cacao? Ceremonial Chuncho cacao from Peru embodies the essence of ancient traditions, cultivated by indigenous farmers with reverence for their land.  Mainly wild harvested, this exquisite cacao variety boasts a rich cocoa butter content from being grown at higher elevation. It gives subtle notes of Andean fruit, offering a sensory journey steeped with history and authenticity.  Its origins date back centuries, when it was grown by the Machiguenga indigenous communities in the Amazon basin since pre Inca civilization periods Wild harvested Chuncho cacao ensures the preservation of the biodiverse species of plants in the forests and jungles of Peru. Testing and quality Tested for herbicides and Pesticides Tested for Heavy Metals Vegan, Non-Gmo, Keto, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Regeneratively Grown Direct Trade Our cacao has been tested for heavy metals and toxins and comes back with an absence of all of them according to EU standards and compliant with FDA laws. We are happy to say we have incredible results and we are happy to stand behind our cacao after these results. Every batch we order from Peru is tested. Find more info in our blog about this subject and our rigors of testing. Our cacao is not certified USDA organic now, however we have done 3rd party testing according to EU standards. We have spent a lot of time with the farmers and understand the integrity levels are some of the highest in Peru that we have found. All our tests came back with 0 signs of pesticides and herbicides. The beauty of working with native genetics. Our cacao is fair trade, and we actually believe it’s better than fair trade models to this day. Our direct trade model ensures economic opportunity for the farmers and those processing the cacao at origin, and keeps most of the money in their hands in Peru! Health Benefits Rich in Antioxidants Rich in Essential Minerals Mood Enhancement Heart Health Brain Health Anti-Inflammatory Improved Insulin Sensitivity Lower LDL Cholesterol -If you want to deep dive into the benefits go to Pacha Mana Cacao's website and they have a TON of info.