Tropeaka | Organic Cacao Powder

Our organic, raw cacao powder comes from the seeds of the native South American evergreen, which are found in the large oval shaped pods of the tree.

Cacao is a nutrient dense and less refined version of cocoa (what is used in chocolate), and hasn't been heated and treated at the same temperatures, allowing the cacao to keep its nutrient dense qualities.

Cacao is packed full of antioxidants and contains magnesium, calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, manganese and vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, C and E.

It's a high ORAC antioxidant superfood that is rich in minerals to make you feel healthy all over. Our cacao will be sure to leave you feeling happy and healthy!

Cacao is sustainably and organically grown by the farmers of the Yanesha communities in the Pasco region of Peru and has been used for hundreds of years as a nourishing and energising food for the South American people.

Best of all it has an amazing chocolate taste and can be used in desserts, drinks, chocolate creations and smoothies!

Raw Cacao Powder*

*Certified Organic

Mix 2 heaped teaspoons into 250ml of water, natural juice or smoothie 1-2 times a day for optimum results. Also use as a healthy, great-tasting substitute for chocolate in desserts and sweets.

Is Cacao Powder the same as Cocoa Powder?

There is a big difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder, not only in how they are processed and produced but also in the additional nutritional value and health benefits associated with both. As cacao powder is processed in a raw state at low temperature, it ensures that the majority of the superfood's nutrients are retained. Cocoa powder, on the other hand, is heat-treated and loses a lot of its nutritional value in the process and is therefore not seen as a superfood.



What are the benefits of Cacao Powder?

Cacao Powder is produced through a low-temperature drying process which ensures the cacao powder keeps a range of health-benefiting properties, including having a wide spectrum of minerals including magnesium, iron, potassium, polyphenols and zinc, as well as possessing a high antioxidant ORAC value of 130,590 µmol TE/100g. An ORAC value is a measure of a food's antioxidant capacity.



What is better Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder?

As cocoa powder is roasted at high temperatures, it is not seen as a superfood, as much of its nutritional value is lost at this high-temperature processing. Cacao powder, on the other hand, is processed by cold-pressing cacao beans and cacao nibs that have not been roasted, ensuring that its nutritional benefits remain.