Cocoa Powder (Organic)

Organic Cocoa Powder NZ Overview.

Organic cocoa powder is made from organic cacao beans and with its reach full flavour is a healthy alternative to flavouring raw protein shakes or drinking chocolate making it ideal for anyone living an extra healthy lifestyle.

Cocoa powder comes from cacao beans that grow in pods on the cacao tree. Cacao beans are fermented, dried, roasted and then cracked. Then the nibs are ground to extract about 75% of the cocoa butter, leaving a dark brown paste which is called chocolate liquor. After drying again, the mass is ground into powder - unsweetened cocoa. Dutch cocoa is treated with an alkali to neutralize the cocoa's natural acidity.

Our organic cocoa powder is a low in sugar and low in fat with a highly concentrated flavour, meaning a little goes a very long way.

Its benefits include high fibre content, abundance of anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids; it is also naturally dairy free. Cocoa powder can be used in smoothies, shakes and healthy baking. Great store cupboard staple, which can even help manage cravings and support your weight loss diet.

Organic Cocoa Powder Benefits.

Low-sugar, low-fat, rich flavour, source of fibre, essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Easy to add to smoothies, shakes, oatmeal or to your healthy baking recipes. Can be used as part of a weight loss diet to manage cravings with a very small caloric impact.

Suggested Use.

As a dietary supplement, add desired amount of organic cacao powder to protein shakes, smoothies, oatmeal or baking. Create your own healthy hot chocolate drink by adding to milk or a non-dairy alternative. Concentrate in taste so a little goes a long way. Enhance sweetness by adding our Stevia drops.  

How to flavour unflavoured Protein Powders.

Add 5g (1 x 5ml scoop) of Cacao to 40g of unflavoured (WPI or WPC) protein with a natural sweetener such as honey or stevia (Optional add banana, berries or desired fruits) and blend.