Info: 340 g (12 oz) Resealable Packet
This cacao butter is produced from a unique type of cacao species called Criollo, sourced from the Cusco region of Peru, where the cacao pods are hand-selected and the beans and their fatty content (which becomes the butter) are fermented and dried to perfection at low temperatures to maximize their quality and taste and maintain their nutritional integrity. They are available here as chunks (resembling Chaga or Shea Butter chunks), like you can see in the photo of the top of one of their larger packages, below.
Info: 340 g (12 oz) Resealable Packet
This cacao butter is produced from a unique type of cacao species called Criollo, sourced from the Cusco region of Peru, where the cacao pods are hand-selected and the beans and their fatty content (which becomes the butter) are fermented and dried to perfection at low temperatures to maximize their quality and taste and maintain their nutritional integrity. They are available here as chunks (resembling Chaga or Shea Butter chunks), like you can see in the photo of the top of one of their larger packages, below.
Product Notes:
You're likely familiar with the fact that fine chocolate has a high Cocoa Content, and that raw cacao beans are rich in phytonutrients called flavonoids which have antioxidant properties and are thought to be able to benefit our cardiovascular and cognitive systems as well as our mood. So how'd you like some 100% Cocoa Content?
Cacao Butter makes a terrific base for chocolate dishes, of course, but can also make a great addition to many other desserts, or even bring an intriguing taste and aroma to salty dishes. It can also be used as a skin moisturizer, which may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Note, according to one source, Criollo cacao is "low in classic chocolate flavour, but rich in secondary notes of long duration," and although it is relatively rare (because hard to grow), it is a prized ingredient in the very finest types of chocolate.
Related Product: Peruvian Harvest Raw Criollo Cacao Powder.
Ingredients:
Organic cacao butter Theobrama cacao, sourced from the Vraem district in the province of Cusco, Peru.
Certified organic both by ECOCERT Canada and USDA Organic. Also certified Kosher, Fair Trade and BRCGS food safety certified at the supplier level.
Contains no dairy, gluten, GMOs, peanuts, soy, or artificial ingredients. Prepared without the use of irradiation or high heat.
Suggested Usage:
The perfect ingredient for preparing chocolate and other sweets and desserts (generally in conjunction with cocoa powder and sweeteners). Or grate some into hot beverages (coffee, chaga tea, elixirs, hot chocolate etc.), or use in lieu of some other types of fats in cooking (great for frying), baking (brownies, cakes, cookies), or other desserts. Or use it to create your own body care products.
Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from heat or sunlight.