Cacao is one of the leading antioxidant rich substances on the planet known today. It provides an abundant source of iron and magnesium, which support healthy heart function. There are also other chemicals in chocolate which give its reputation as a food associated with love. These include phenylethlamine, tryptophan, and anandamide, “feel good” chemicals that naturally occur in the brain and aid in one’s sense of well-being.
When the cacao beans are roasted, all the minerals and antioxidant flavonoids are damaged and unable to be absorbed by the body at their full potential. . As our name implies, we use only raw chocolate in its purest form – unheated, unprocessed and unadulterated.
Many people believe that chocolate is high in caffeine. On the contrary, Cacao only contains a fraction ( 0.2% ) of caffeine and is mainly composed of theobromine which has a similar stimulant effect as caffeine without the harmful side effects.