Organic Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is made by cold-pressing our highest quality raw cacao beans into a cake, which separates the oil from the protein and fiber, making a dark brown paste called chocolate liquor. The temperature is never allowed to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit but usually only reaches 113 degrees. A high accuracy thermometer monitors this process. Other cocoa powders can be exposed to temperatures as high as 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, the some of the fat is slowly separated into cacao butter and what remains is a cake. This cake or cocoa solid is then cold-milled to become a truly raw unsweetened cocoa powder. The powder allows for maximum digestion and antioxidant absorption. Once the fat has been removed and there are no extra ingredients added, such as sugar, it is the healthiest form of chocolate you will enjoy. The rich flavonoid content of raw cocoa is part of a large and diverse class of phyto-chemicals called polyphenols. The flavonoids in chocolate help the body to produce nitric oxide, a compound essential for proper heart function. Pro body builders also believe nitric oxide helps to increase muscularity. Nutritional Facts: Serving Size 1 ounce (28g), 16 servings per container, Calories 137, Calories from fat 45, Total Fat 7 g (11% DV), Saturated fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 30 mg (1% DV), Dietary Fiber 11 g (44% DV), Sugar 5 g, Protein 7 g (14% DV), and Vitamin C 42 mg (70% DV).