GET CLOSER TO
THE FRESH BEAN
Delve into the rare beauty of our Purple Cacao Powder, crafted from exceptional wild Ecuadorian cacao and presented closer to its original expression.
The powder is finely milled and silky-smooth, with a flavor that feels clean, vibrant, and balanced. Its soft purple hue brings a striking elegance to drinks and recipes, while the naturally occurring compounds found in cacao remain at the forefront.
GET CLOSER TO
THE FRESH BEAN
Delve into the rare beauty of our
Purple Cacao Powder, crafted from exceptional wild Ecuadorian jungle- grown cacao. Discover how it tastes
to be closer to the original expression.
The powder is finely milled and
silky-smooth, with a flavor that
feels clean, vibrant, and balanced.
Its soft purple hue brings a striking elegance to drinks and recipes, while the naturally occurring compounds found in cacao remain at the forefront.
DELICIOUS ANTHOCYANINS
The cacao's true purple hue reflects a higher retention of cacao’s native polyphenols, giving it both visual distinction and functional depth.
The same class of compounds found in blueberries and other purple plants work their magic in cacao too.
WHAT CAN YOU DO
WITH THIS NEW
PURPLE EDITION?
Designed for everyday use, Purple Cacao Powder blends beautifully into lattes, smoothies, yogurt, - any of your wonderful dessert creations and also adds visual intrigue to frostings, glazes, and finishing touches. It delivers cacao in a way that feels both familiar and newly discovered- intriguing, fun, nourishing, and thoughtfully crafted.
HEIRLOOM ARRIBA NACIONAL
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These trees have robust, non-domesticated genetics
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Only 1% of the world's cacao production is Arriba Nacional
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The other 99% of cacao production comes from plantation- grown, heavily hybridized varieties that can't compare to the flavor and experience of Arriba Nacional.
WILD JUNGLE GROWN
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Ethically sourced: the caretakers of these trees are paid 3-4x fair trade prices, which incentives them to be good stewards of the jungle.
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The cacao comes from 40-80 year old wild trees in a jungle environment, grown in mineral-rich soil, never from a mono-cropped plantation farm.
MYCOTOXIN-FREE & RAW
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The cacao beans are dried very carefully and in small batches to ensure temperature control and to prevent the growth of mold and formation of mycotoxins.
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The cacao is raw, never roasted, so all heat sensitive beneficial compounds remain intact.
STONE GROUND
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The cacao beans are broken into cacao nibs and slowly stone-ground into cacao paste over 10-12 hours.
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It is then pressed to separate the cacao butter and cacao powder. The slow speed and specialized equipment allow us to keep the temperatures low.
THEOBROMINE
The primary stimulant in chocolate is not caffeine, but theobromine. Theobromine does not stimulate the central nervous system in the same way that caffeine does, making it milder and non-addictive.
Theobromine can help lower blood sugar, support cognitive function, kill bacteria that cause cavities, relax & smooth muscle tissue, and reduce inflammation.
ANANDAMIDE
Anandamide comes from the Sanskrit word "ananda," which means bliss.
It is a natural bliss/pleasure molecule produced by your body and responsible for the "high" felt after a good workout.
Anandamide binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and throughout the body. It can have effects on mood, sleep, memory, appetite, and pain relief.
PREBIOTICS
If you want your gut bacteria to work hard for you, you have to feed them well! But what do gut bacteria like to eat? Prebiotics! These are special kinds of fiber that good bacteria can ferment and consume as fuel. And cacao is a great source of this prebiotic fiber. Bacteria digest this fiber and produce a wide variety of other compounds to help heal the gut lining.
SEROTONIN
Serotonin is one of the most famous "feel good hormones." Serotonin from the gut is not transported to the brain, but the neural pathways connecting the gut and the brain allow them to affect one another. Serotonin also fulfills many important roles in the gut environment.
Serotonin regulates peristalsis- the rhythmic movement of gut muscles
that "moves things along," supports digestion, and regulates sensitivity to pain. People with IBS who experience being "backed up" often have lower serotonin levels.
EPICATECHINS
The epicatechin flavonoids in chocolate make it the ultimate pre-workout! It has been shown that the epicatechins found in just 30 grams of chocolate will enhance the quality and final results of training. They increase capacity for muscle aerobic metabolism, which means muscle fatigue is delayed.
Epicatechins have also been shown to improve cerebral blood flow, synaptic plasticity, mitochondrial function and better performance at cognitive testing.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Cacao is the highest natural source
of antioxidants. Higher percentages
of cacao mean higher levels of antioxidants. So with Pure Chocolate being 91% cacao, you can be sure you're getting a solid dose of these powerful antioxidants.
The antioxidants found in cacao are primarily from a class of polyphenols called flavanoids. These include epicatechin, catechin and procyanidins. These are associated with many benefits, including lower rates of heart disease and protection of long-term cognitive health.
IRON
Cacao is the richest plant source of iron. (Spiruilna has it beat, but spirulina is an algae rather than a plant.). Dietary iron is crucially important for vitality, especially for women. It helps to form hemoglobin, building healthy blood and helping to fight off iron-deficiency anemia.
MAGNESIUM
Over 80% of people in the western world are chronically deficient in magnesium. We've got some good news- chocolate is the highest food source of this powerful mineral! Magnesium is important for stress management and over 300 other important functions in the body!
CHROMIUM
Chromium deficiency is the number one trace mineral deficiency in the western world and cacao is a very rich source
of chromium! Millions of people face problems with diabetes and chromium plays a huge role in supporting healthy blood sugar management.