Organic Cacao Powder

Organic Cacao Powder — 100% Pure Theobroma Cacao | Peruvian Origin

Our Organic Cacao Powder is made from a single ingredient: 100% certified organic Theobroma cacao beans, sourced from Peru and finely milled into a smooth, richly flavoured powder. No additives, no blending agents, no fillers — just pure cacao, carefully packed by our small family team in Leicestershire. Soil Association certified and one of the most versatile whole food ingredients in our range.

About Peruvian cacao

Peru is one of the world’s most respected origins for cacao. The growing conditions — altitude, rich soil, and a climate that produces a slow, careful fermentation of the cacao pod — result in beans with a deep, complex flavour profile and a well-balanced mineral composition. Theobroma cacao — the botanical name translates literally as “food of the gods” — is native to the tropical regions of South America, and Peru has been growing and consuming it for thousands of years. Our cacao is sourced specifically from Peruvian certified organic farms, and the beans are processed into powder through a carefully controlled production process that preserves the quality and character of the bean.

Which size is right for you?

A suggested daily amount is 10–15g — one to two heaped teaspoons. Use the table below to choose the right size for how you use it.

Ways to use it

• Hot chocolate — whisk one to two heaped teaspoons into hot milk or plant milk for a rich, unsweetened hot cacao; add honey or a little sweetener to taste
• Smoothies — blend a heaped teaspoon into any fruit or nut-based smoothie; pairs particularly well with banana, almond butter, and oat milk
• Morning porridge or overnight oats — stir in before cooking or serving for a deep, chocolatey note
• Baking — use as you would cocoa powder in cakes, brownies, muffins, energy balls, and biscuits; it performs identically in most recipes
• Coffee — a teaspoon stirred into an espresso or flat white gives a mocha character without sugar
• Raw energy balls — combine with dates, nuts, and oats for a simple no-bake snack
• Yoghurt or desserts — dust over or stir in for an instant chocolate flavour without sweetness

Why choose ours?

• Peruvian origin — a premium cacao growing region. Sourced specifically from certified organic farms in Peru, not blended from multiple origins.
• Soil Association certified organic. Every batch independently audited to the UK’s most rigorous organic standard.
• 100% pure — no additives whatsoever. One ingredient. Nothing added to improve flowability, colour, or shelf life.
• Rich natural mineral profile. Cacao is one of the most mineral-dense whole foods available — our powder provides magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese, all of which contribute to authorised EU/UK health claims including normal energy metabolism, reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal muscle function, and maintenance of normal bones.
• Non-GMO, non-irradiated, allergen-free. No allergens present in the raw material, ingredient, or processing plant.
• Packed in small batches in Leicestershire. By our family-run team in a SALSA-approved facility.
• Resealable packaging. Supplied in a resealable pouch — recyclable via supermarket soft-plastic collection points.

Nutritional information

Ingredients

Organic Cacao Powder (Theobroma cacao, Peruvian origin) — 100%

Soil Association Organic certified. Non-GMO. Non-irradiated. Vegan. Vegetarian. Kosher. Allergen-free.

Packaging

Supplied in a resealable pouch with an inner lining to preserve freshness. The pouch can be recycled via supermarket soft-plastic collection points, widely available at major UK supermarkets. We are working toward fully kerbside recyclable packaging across our entire range.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder?

Both cacao and cocoa powder come from the same plant — Theobroma cacao. The difference is in how the beans are processed. Cacao powder is produced at lower processing temperatures, which preserves more of the natural compounds found in the bean. Conventional cocoa powder is typically processed at higher temperatures and is often alkalised (Dutch-processed), which changes its flavour and colour. Our organic cacao powder is not alkalised — it retains the natural acidity and depth of flavour of the Peruvian bean. In practical terms, cacao powder has a more intense, slightly bitter flavour compared to the milder, often sweeter taste of standard cocoa powder.

Why Peruvian cacao specifically?

Peru is one of the world’s most respected cacao origins. The altitude and soil conditions of the growing regions produce beans with a deep, complex character and a well-developed mineral profile. Peruvian cacao also has a strong tradition of certified organic farming. We source from this origin specifically rather than blending from multiple countries, which gives us consistency in quality and flavour batch to batch.

Is cacao powder the same as raw cacao?

Not always. “Raw cacao” implies minimal heat processing. Our cacao powder goes through a controlled production process including fermentation and gentle processing — it is not raw in the strictest sense, but it is also not alkalised or heavily processed like many conventional cocoa powders. It sits in the middle: processed enough to be a clean, stable powder, but without the alkalisation or high-temperature treatment that strips cocoa of its natural character.

Can I use cacao powder to make hot chocolate?

Yes — it makes an excellent hot chocolate. Whisk one to two heaped teaspoons into hot milk (dairy or plant-based) and sweeten to taste. Because it is unsweetened and not alkalised, the flavour is intense and slightly bitter — more like drinking chocolate than a sweetened hot cocoa mix. A small amount of honey or maple syrup rounds it out well.

Is cacao powder good for you?

Cacao is one of the most mineral-dense whole foods available. Our powder contains magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese — all of which contribute to authorised EU/UK health claims. We do not make specific health claims beyond these permitted functions. If you are looking for specific dietary guidance, a nutritional therapist or GP is the best person to advise.

Is this cacao powder suitable for vegans?

Yes. It is a single-ingredient plant product with no animal-derived ingredients anywhere in the product or packaging. No allergens are present in the raw material or processing plant.

How should I store cacao powder?

Store in the resealed pouch in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong smells. Keep the pouch sealed tightly between uses. Use within six months of opening for best flavour and colour.

Also available as capsules

Prefer a daily supplement format? Our Organic Cacao Capsules contain the same certified organic Peruvian cacao powder in a 425mg HPMC capsule — no measuring, no mixing, plastic-free packaging.

Certified organic. Peruvian origin. Pure Theobroma cacao.

One ingredient, nothing added — organic cacao powder from Peru, packed by our small family team in Leicestershire. Whether it goes in your morning smoothie, your hot chocolate, or your weekend baking, this is the cleanest version of it we could source.