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Checked 2026-10-03
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KAKAO
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Added 16 October 2026. Brand statements are attributed; these details do not establish a new score.
- Claim source
- 501c3 Non Profit
Source · 2026-10-13T21:17:53.217117+00:00KAKAO is a 501c3 non profit organization that was founded in 2016 with the mission to bring true ceremonial-grade cacao to the western world
- Materials used
- Whole Heirloom & Regeneratively Grown Cacao Beans
Source · 2026-10-13T21:17:53.217117+00:00Made from Whole Heirloom & Regeneratively Grown Cacao Beans ~ Stone Ground only ~ Beyond Fair-Trade
- Materials list
- Cacao Paste; Panela; Vanilla Bean; Chile
Source · 2026-10-13T21:17:53.217117+00:00KAKAO SIGNATURE BLEND: 1. Cacao Paste Made With Whole Native Cacao Beans* 2. Panela** 3. Vanilla Bean 4. Chile
VerdictFood standard
5.0/5
5 products had a scored ingredient list.
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Additives Ultra Processing Cacao Cacao Beans CeremonialAbout KAKAO
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Materials and composition
4 of 19 fields recorded| Whole food | 1 |
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| Single ingredient | 1 |
| Materials used | Whole Heirloom & Regeneratively Grown Cacao Beans |
| Materials list | Cacao Paste; Panela; Vanilla Bean; Chile |
Sourcing and supply chain
1 of 4 fields recorded| Traceable supply chain | 1 |
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Ownership and legal entity
1 of 17 fields recorded| owner name | Independent (KAKAO, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, est. 2015) |
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Claims and evidence
2 of 34 fields recorded| Overall: where this info comes from | Mixed |
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| Verified by | Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients |
Price and commerce
2 of 16 fields recorded| Amazon/buy now | https://flykakao.com.au/products/pure |
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| Price tier | $$$ |
Scan result
8 of 30 fields recorded| Sources checked | The Throne Standard assessed 2 of 5 products (40.0%). Measured value 100.0%. |
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| Last checked | 2026-11-07T13:37:55+00:00 |
| Clean & Safe: last checked | 2026-07-30 |
| Packaging source: last checked | 2026-07-29 |
| Products in catalogue | 4 |
| Products read for the catalogue | 4 |
| Catalogue read % | 40.0 |
Identity
3 of 6 fields recorded| Company | KAKAO |
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| Country | Australia |
team@flykakao.com |
Further detail
28 of 92 fields recorded| NOVA processing class | 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed Read recorded source |
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| Pack sizes | Multiple bag sizes (Pure line) |
| Wholesale / bulk available | Yes |
| Where to buy (retail & wholesale) | Direct: flykakao.com.au / flykakao.com / flykakao.eu. |
| Grown In | Peru, Guatemala, Colombia |
| Positive note 1 | Organically grown (uncertified) |
| Positive note 2 | Traceable, farm-to-shelf |
| Positive note 3 | Regeneratively grown |
| Positive note 4 | Whole-bean stone-ground ceremonial cacao (Pure = 100% cacao, single ingredient) sourced always organic & regenerative from heirloom/native beans via direct relationships with farmers and Indigenous families in Peru, Guatemala and Colombia; operates as a not-for-profit with beyond-fair-trade practices. |
| Negative note 1 | Organic/regenerative are producer-stated rather than third-party certified; also sells a 71% Signature Blend, use the Pure line for single-ingredient. |
| Processing level | Unprocessed |
| Additives | None |
| Regenerative organic | Yes |
| H3 Q1 | Is KAKAO organic? |
| Answer 1 | No: KAKAO is not third-party certified organic. |
| H3 Q2 | Is KAKAO a whole food / single ingredient? |
| Answer 2 | Yes. KAKAO is a whole, single-ingredient cacao with nothing added. |
| H3 Q3 | Where is KAKAO from? |
| Answer 3 | KAKAO is from Peru, Guatemala, Colombia. |
| H3 Q4 | Is KAKAO traceable and ethical? |
| Answer 4 | KAKAO publishes its sourcing. Regeneratively grown. |
| H3 Q5 | Is KAKAO clean and traceable? |
| H3 Q6 | What certifications does KAKAO hold? |
| Answer 6 | Organic & regenerative (producer-stated); heirloom/native; not-for-profit direct trade |
| H3 Q7 | Where can I buy KAKAO and how much? |
| Answer 7 | Ships to Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe, USA. |
| H3 Q8 | Is KAKAO worth it? |
| Answer 8 | KAKAO is one of the genuinely organic, traceable cacao options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products. |
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