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| RAW CACAO |
Native to Central American rainforests, this tree was originally cultivated by the Olmecs, then the Maya,
Toltecs and finally taken up by the Aztecs. The seeds were actually used as a form of currency in Aztec
society. The Aztecs were very thorough in their quest to understand the properties of all plants in their realm,
having an entire class of trained medicinal scientists exploring far and wide to bring back living specimens to
the royal botanical gardens for research. With such expertise and so many intriguing botanical products
available, it is fitting that they determined the seeds of the cacao tree to be of such superior value. There
were periods when no person in the whole domain was allowed to use the seeds, except the King and his
inner circle. In fact, the botanical name for this tree, Theobroma cacao, translates as 'food of the gods'.
To prepare the seeds, the pods are first piled up to 'sweat' or ferment for 3-4 days, then the seeds are
removed and dried. For home use locally, they are simply roasted and ground into a paste which is frequently
brewed with hot peppers, aromatic medicinal herbs, cornmeal and mucilaginous flowers of the psychoactive
Flor Rosita tree. When it became necessary to store the powdered product for shipping and commerce, a
process for defatting the rich cocoa butter was devised to prevent the oils from going rancid with time. It is
these defatted roasted seeds which are ground to make this exquisite plant ally we know and love as cocoa.
Few non-native people are acquainted with the pure form of cocoa and its effects because of the abundance
of manufactured chocolate/sugar products today.
To learn the spirit of this sacred food-drug one should experience it free from the dramatically altering effects
of sugar and other additives. Brew a strong infusion of this seed powder by taking two tablespoons and
working it into one cup of cold water. Start this heating slowly and gently, gradually bringing it to the verge of
boiling. Take the heat back down immediately to a simmer without actually boiling. Let simmer for three
minutes. Drink hot, but keep it well stirred so as not to have the suspended material settle. Cacao's euphoric
aphrodisiacal qualities are attributed to theobromine with a small ratio of caffeine, phenethylamine and
anandamide which has been found to bind to the same receptors in the brain as THC from marijuana. Cacao
also contains significant amounts of two compounds that inhibit the degradation of anandamide in the body.
The effects come on rapidly. Contrary to assumptions, the action of theobromine is truly relaxant, particularly
for smooth muscle groups. The experience has elements of cerebral excitement but the sensation is
overwhelmingly somatic. The heartbeat becomes pronounced, breathing is deepened and nourishing blood
circulation is increased throughout the body. Tactile sensation is raised to a level of bodily ecstasy. A calm,
warm glow of being incarnate, a gentle power courses through the limbs, that perfect feeling of fulfillment and
pleasure, like curling up on a soft rug with a friend in front of a winter fireplace.
Pure cacao seed powder has recently been found to contain high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, oligomeric
procynanidins and other flavonoids that help boost the immune system and offer significant protection against
"bad" cholesterol and heart disease. It is also very nutritious, having a high protein, vitamin and mineral
content.
Our organically grown, fair trade certified cacao comes from a small independently owned farms. Expertly
roasted, it is the finest quality in terms of taste, nutrition and medicinal components that we have ever come
across. It is what we use in formulating our popular aphrodisiacal drink blend, Moctezuma's Secret, as well as
for personal use in making chocolate confections at home. It is shade grown, depending on an intact
surrounding forest that also acts as a refuge for the region's biodiversity. Your purchase directly helps
support a traditionally sustainable agriculture that aids in the protection and regrowth of our rapidly
disappearing rainforests.
Organically grown Fair Trade Certified Cacao Seed powder
.
(Fair Trade Certified products raise living standards for farmers while helping to protect the environment. See-
www.transfairusa.org)
Many of us have an intimate relationship with chocolate, but few are familiar with the raw, unprocessed seed,
the original 'Food of the Gods.' Once utilized as a form of currency in Aztec society, raw cacao seeds are a
true superfood, being high in protein, beneficial fats, vitamins and minerals. Raw cacao is reported to be the
richest natural source for magnesium, an important mineral highly deficient in modern diets. The raw seeds
are also surprisingly high in vitamin C and an excellent source of natural sulfur, a mineral associated with
healthy skin, nails, hair and proper liver & pancreas function.
Raw cacao is the most medicinal of any chocolate product, containing the highest levels of immune enhancing
antioxidant polyphenols, procyanidins and other flavonoids known to protect against a wide array of ailments,
especially heart disease.
Unfortunately cooking and processing seriously compromises or destroys many of these health enhancing
constituents in the seeds. The psychoactive properties of the raw seeds are also very different, having a
much more mild stimulant effect, being pleasantly relaxing, imparting a sense of well being, along with a
wonderful enhancement of tactile sensation that leaves no doubt to their aphrodisiacal efficacy. These actions
are thought to be at least partially attributable to a much lower caffeine content and higher theobromine
content than the fermented, roasted, processed and sugared "cocoa" that we are all use to.
The taste of raw cacao seeds is similar to that of unsweetened baking chocolate, slightly bitter and deliciously
rich. They can be eaten whole as is. Soaking in water for several hours softens them nicely, at which point
they can be made into raw 'hot' chocolate by adding a handful to a blender along with your favorite milk (we
prefer almond or macadamia nut milk), a little vanilla, cinnamon and honey to sweeten and then warming on
the stove. This can alternately be frozen for a special treat. The dry seeds can be ground in a coffee mill to
make raw 'cocoa powder'. This can be mixed with 1/5 -1/3 raw coconut oil & honey to taste, then shaped into
squares, placed on waxpaper in the fridge for 10 minutes to solidify, and you have truly phenomenal raw
chocolate bars! For those who prefer a more familiar taste, the seeds can be roasted in a pan, then eaten
straight or ground and mixed with honey. These seeds are organically grown and dried in Ecuador. For your
convenience we now offer dehusked cacao nibs (pieces). We enjoy them as a healthful daily snack.
Toltecs and finally taken up by the Aztecs. The seeds were actually used as a form of currency in Aztec
society. The Aztecs were very thorough in their quest to understand the properties of all plants in their realm,
having an entire class of trained medicinal scientists exploring far and wide to bring back living specimens to
the royal botanical gardens for research. With such expertise and so many intriguing botanical products
available, it is fitting that they determined the seeds of the cacao tree to be of such superior value. There
were periods when no person in the whole domain was allowed to use the seeds, except the King and his
inner circle. In fact, the botanical name for this tree, Theobroma cacao, translates as 'food of the gods'.
To prepare the seeds, the pods are first piled up to 'sweat' or ferment for 3-4 days, then the seeds are
removed and dried. For home use locally, they are simply roasted and ground into a paste which is frequently
brewed with hot peppers, aromatic medicinal herbs, cornmeal and mucilaginous flowers of the psychoactive
Flor Rosita tree. When it became necessary to store the powdered product for shipping and commerce, a
process for defatting the rich cocoa butter was devised to prevent the oils from going rancid with time. It is
these defatted roasted seeds which are ground to make this exquisite plant ally we know and love as cocoa.
Few non-native people are acquainted with the pure form of cocoa and its effects because of the abundance
of manufactured chocolate/sugar products today.
To learn the spirit of this sacred food-drug one should experience it free from the dramatically altering effects
of sugar and other additives. Brew a strong infusion of this seed powder by taking two tablespoons and
working it into one cup of cold water. Start this heating slowly and gently, gradually bringing it to the verge of
boiling. Take the heat back down immediately to a simmer without actually boiling. Let simmer for three
minutes. Drink hot, but keep it well stirred so as not to have the suspended material settle. Cacao's euphoric
aphrodisiacal qualities are attributed to theobromine with a small ratio of caffeine, phenethylamine and
anandamide which has been found to bind to the same receptors in the brain as THC from marijuana. Cacao
also contains significant amounts of two compounds that inhibit the degradation of anandamide in the body.
The effects come on rapidly. Contrary to assumptions, the action of theobromine is truly relaxant, particularly
for smooth muscle groups. The experience has elements of cerebral excitement but the sensation is
overwhelmingly somatic. The heartbeat becomes pronounced, breathing is deepened and nourishing blood
circulation is increased throughout the body. Tactile sensation is raised to a level of bodily ecstasy. A calm,
warm glow of being incarnate, a gentle power courses through the limbs, that perfect feeling of fulfillment and
pleasure, like curling up on a soft rug with a friend in front of a winter fireplace.
Pure cacao seed powder has recently been found to contain high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, oligomeric
procynanidins and other flavonoids that help boost the immune system and offer significant protection against
"bad" cholesterol and heart disease. It is also very nutritious, having a high protein, vitamin and mineral
content.
Our organically grown, fair trade certified cacao comes from a small independently owned farms. Expertly
roasted, it is the finest quality in terms of taste, nutrition and medicinal components that we have ever come
across. It is what we use in formulating our popular aphrodisiacal drink blend, Moctezuma's Secret, as well as
for personal use in making chocolate confections at home. It is shade grown, depending on an intact
surrounding forest that also acts as a refuge for the region's biodiversity. Your purchase directly helps
support a traditionally sustainable agriculture that aids in the protection and regrowth of our rapidly
disappearing rainforests.
Organically grown Fair Trade Certified Cacao Seed powder
.
(Fair Trade Certified products raise living standards for farmers while helping to protect the environment. See-
www.transfairusa.org)
Many of us have an intimate relationship with chocolate, but few are familiar with the raw, unprocessed seed,
the original 'Food of the Gods.' Once utilized as a form of currency in Aztec society, raw cacao seeds are a
true superfood, being high in protein, beneficial fats, vitamins and minerals. Raw cacao is reported to be the
richest natural source for magnesium, an important mineral highly deficient in modern diets. The raw seeds
are also surprisingly high in vitamin C and an excellent source of natural sulfur, a mineral associated with
healthy skin, nails, hair and proper liver & pancreas function.
Raw cacao is the most medicinal of any chocolate product, containing the highest levels of immune enhancing
antioxidant polyphenols, procyanidins and other flavonoids known to protect against a wide array of ailments,
especially heart disease.
Unfortunately cooking and processing seriously compromises or destroys many of these health enhancing
constituents in the seeds. The psychoactive properties of the raw seeds are also very different, having a
much more mild stimulant effect, being pleasantly relaxing, imparting a sense of well being, along with a
wonderful enhancement of tactile sensation that leaves no doubt to their aphrodisiacal efficacy. These actions
are thought to be at least partially attributable to a much lower caffeine content and higher theobromine
content than the fermented, roasted, processed and sugared "cocoa" that we are all use to.
The taste of raw cacao seeds is similar to that of unsweetened baking chocolate, slightly bitter and deliciously
rich. They can be eaten whole as is. Soaking in water for several hours softens them nicely, at which point
they can be made into raw 'hot' chocolate by adding a handful to a blender along with your favorite milk (we
prefer almond or macadamia nut milk), a little vanilla, cinnamon and honey to sweeten and then warming on
the stove. This can alternately be frozen for a special treat. The dry seeds can be ground in a coffee mill to
make raw 'cocoa powder'. This can be mixed with 1/5 -1/3 raw coconut oil & honey to taste, then shaped into
squares, placed on waxpaper in the fridge for 10 minutes to solidify, and you have truly phenomenal raw
chocolate bars! For those who prefer a more familiar taste, the seeds can be roasted in a pan, then eaten
straight or ground and mixed with honey. These seeds are organically grown and dried in Ecuador. For your
convenience we now offer dehusked cacao nibs (pieces). We enjoy them as a healthful daily snack.
$16/lb
Organic raw Cacao seed nibs
$8/4 oz
$25/lb
$86/ 4 lbs
| CACAO SEED POWDER Theobroma cacao 'Cocoa' |
CACAO SEEDS, RAW Theobroma cacao "Chocolate Beans |