ARAWI Ecuador Organic 100% Cacao Paste 227g
Keto, organic, vegan, sugar-free
Zero additive, top quality, deep fragrance and taste
100% cacao chips produced from premium quality single-origin Ecuador cacao beans, packed with characteristic aroma, delicate flavour and natural sweetness of the bean. Best choice for making high quality keto and lowcarb bakery and deserts.
Strong antioxidant and anti-stress natural food, increase cells' insulin sensitivity and great for post-meal blood sugar, also great for cardiovascular and brain health, mood boosting
Rich in magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, Vitamin B & E and antioxidants
Ecuador produces one of the best cacao in the world and which is acclaimed for its aroma. Throughout the years, premium quality cacao are exported to France, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and more.
ARAWI in Ecuadorian Quechua native language means poetry, a poetry of cacao's aromas and flavours., well describing the different sensations that chocolate produces. Devoted to achieve the finest quality products, ARAWI produces its cacao and chocolate all in their own hands, from growing the plants with organic methods in its own farm, careful harvesting the fine pods, artisan fermentation and grinding to the very end stages of product production.
ARAWI's products are credited by USDA National Organic Program as 100% natural origin foods with a large percentage of nutritious and healthy elements kept.
Cacao and dark chocolate with no or minimum additives are well know for its rich nutrients, antioxidants, proteins and hormones which are particularly good for brain and heart health, creating relaxing and blissful feelings. To name a few:
Tryptophan and Serotonin : produce feeling of relaxing and happiness
Theobromine: enhance blood vessels vasodilation which helps blood circulation
Anandamide: nicknamed "bliss molecule", activate cannabinoid receptors in brain cells to heighten motivation and happiness
Phenylethylamine: nicknamed "love hormone", stimulates brain cells release of dopamine which triggers feeling of pleasure
Flavanols: Antioxidants increase sensitivity to insulin (great for blood sugar management), lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, prevent blood clots, fight cell damage and inflammation
Xanthine: increase Xanthine which is naturally existing in our body tissues, boosting energy and easing asthma and breathing system stress
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