Paste the ingredients list from any packet. We flag the hidden sugars, the seed oils and the additives. And un-split the multi-sugar trick brands use to hide how much sugar is really in there.
Owned by: Independent (KAKAO, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, est. 2015)
Ethical Info
✓ 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.
Why we rate it
Organically grown (uncertified)
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Regeneratively grown
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.
Worth checking
Organic/regenerative are producer-stated rather than third-party certified; also sells a 71% Signature Blend, use the Pure line for single-ingredient.
Wholesale availableAustralia, NZ, Asia, Europe, USA
Questions
Is KAKAO organic?
No KAKAO is not third-party certified organic.
Is KAKAO a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. KAKAO is a whole, single-ingredient cacao with nothing added.
Where is KAKAO from?
KAKAO is from Peru, Guatemala, Colombia.
Is KAKAO traceable and ethical?
KAKAO publishes its sourcing. Regeneratively grown.
Is KAKAO clean and traceable?
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.
What certifications does KAKAO hold?
Organic & regenerative (producer-stated); heirloom/native; not-for-profit direct trade
Where can I buy KAKAO and how much?
Ships to Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe, USA.
Is KAKAO worth it?
KAKAO is one of the genuinely organic, traceable cacao options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
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