100% Organic Single Origin Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao (Las Marias)
Sourced from Cacao Source, who support 7 Women's Collectives & 5 Farming Communities.
A little about the Las Marias origin...
Las Marias
It all started with an idea born of love. The founders wanted a project that reflected how beautiful Mother Nature is and the impact you can have if your actions are based on “love”. This principle is the basis of their core values. In Kampura, love means treating the land, the people, the community and the environment with kindness.
They ensure that the cacao meet this quality before leaving their facilities. That's why they've implemented their own quality labs to ensure consistency from year to year. Their plantations are recognized as the best in the region. They have been awarded by the National Forest Institute (INAB) as the best agroforestry plantation.
Ingredients: 100% pure single origin organic cacao paste
Weight: 454g / 1lb block
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Want to know more about the magic of Cacao?
Raw ceremonial cacao is a powerful heart-opening plant medicine, assisting us to expand into our creative flow and access our heart wisdom. It’s also an incredible superfood, packed with huge amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants… full of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, chromium, iron, zinc, and magnesium!
Some of the amazing chemicals from cacao and how they work with our bodies…
Theobromine - translated as ‘Food of the Gods’ this chemical acts as a vasodilator, a smooth muscle relaxant, lowering blood pressure and aiding brain function. It helps to reduce cholesterol and removes toxins from the body. Theobromine is a stimulant with calming properties, which provides a gentle, natural, long-lasting source of energy.
Serotonin - Known as the ‘feel-good chemical’ cacao helps the body naturally produce its own serotonin, combatting stress and improving our mood by promoting feelings of peace, happiness and well-being.
Phenylethylamine (PEA) - Known as "the love chemical," PEA stimulates the central nervous system to release endorphins. It promotes focus, creativity and boosts memory.
Anandamide - Taken from the Sanskrit word ananda which means ‘bliss’, this natural pleasure molecule promotes feelings of joy.