{"product_id":"ceremonial-grade-cacao-grated","title":"Ceremonial Grade Cacao (Grated)","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"7hxwav\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePure cacao. No processing shortcuts. No compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"7hxwav\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeirloom Arriba Nacional cacao, minimally processed and prepared for daily use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eCeremonial cacao is minimally processed cacao made from whole beans, retaining its natural composition, flavour, and nutritional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThis is a ceremonial-grade Arriba Nacional cacao sourced from Ecuador. Grated for ease of use and prepared for a smooth, functional cacao drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e288g | Approx. 12 Servings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1llcs3h\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eHeirloom Cacao Preservation accredited material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hsrkbq\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eSingle origin Ecuadorian Arriba Nacional cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mcfuov\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eNaturally rich in polyphenols and theobromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ny6xt\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eNo additives, alkalisation, or industrial processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9d749\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eSuitable as a coffee alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1og5t7q\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eAfter three years of research, sourcing, and refinement, we decided to approach cacao properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eThis product was developed alongside close partners with generational cacao knowledge rooted in Ecuador. The focus was simple. Source high-quality heirloom material and handle it with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eThe result is a true ceremonial-grade cacao. Not bulk cocoa. Not over-processed powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2cn583\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eSourced from Hacienda Limón in Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14dag47\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eGrown between the Andes mountains and Cotopaxi volcano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dznmn9\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eProduced using traditional, small-batch methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qnewp\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eBuilt around quality and compositional integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"i31d62\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWhy This Cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fdzn87\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eHeirloom Cacao Preservation (HCP) accredited beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quwe19\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eFocus on full composition, not isolated metrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bcefio\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eTraditional processing methods retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cxnesy\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eSelected for quality, not yield or cost efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eNot all cacao is the same. Most available products are heavily processed or standardised for consistency rather than integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rz4o9o\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qxetg6\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eNaturally occurring polyphenols and flavanols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1oq74\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eTheobromine as the primary alkaloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y2kmzu\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eSource of iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, selenium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvpta7\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eContains naturally occurring compounds including tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ajjnqu\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003ePotential Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eCacao has traditionally been used as part of a broader nutritional and lifestyle approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eIt is commonly associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6iq12\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eSupporting sustained energy levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"skubja\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eContribution to normal cognitive function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxmxsb\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eUse within structured daily routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j0vjl2\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eGeneral wellbeing and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"guey3r\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eComposition \/ Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eCacao is a naturally complex material, not a single active compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts profile includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"82lvs8\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003ePolyphenols and flavanols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w1oyhc\" data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eMethylxanthines, primarily theobromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1swl4k6\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eTrace minerals in naturally occurring forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jw5rf0\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eAmino acid precursors and bioactive compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eThe interaction between these components contributes to its overall character, rather than any single isolated value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"e6g9u\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eProcessing \/ Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003eThis cacao is produced using traditional methods, with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sm9vj8\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eBeans are hand sorted to remove defective material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ipzb9b\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eGently roasted to develop flavour while preserving key compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13eqm97\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eHusk removed and nibs cracked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e71tz4\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eStone ground into a paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hm9eyf\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eSet into blocks and finely grated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eNo alkalisation. No industrial standardisation. No unnecessary processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11253km\" data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nj36tz\" data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003eHacienda Limón, Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ck6me9\" data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003eArriba Nacional cacao variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gr2x0r\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eGrown in mineral-rich volcanic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ztxoqz\" data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003eHeirloom Cacao Preservation (HCP) recognised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003eEnvironmental conditions, including altitude and soil composition, contribute to both flavour and nutrient profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArriba Nacional cacao from Ecuador is widely recognised for its fine flavour profile and is often considered one of the highest quality cacao varieties available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jhgmz2\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCacao vs Cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eCeremonial cacao and cocoa powder are not the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qu09gi\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eCeremonial cacao is minimally processed and retains its natural composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kfxxww\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eCocoa powder is typically alkalised and heavily processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ssyu72\" data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eCacao contains naturally occurring compounds that may be reduced during cocoa processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lwhoe5\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eFlavour is more complex and less uniform than standard cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor a combined approach, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onelifefoods.co.uk\/products\/cacao-adaptogen-blend\" title=\"Cacao Adaptogen Blend\"\u003eCacao Adaptogen Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, which incorporates mushroom and adaptogen extracts directly into cacao liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10m5qxn\" data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1avms56\" data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003eYellow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j6akr1\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003eSweet caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"swta59\" data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003eCreamy chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwlz2f\" data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003eRoasted hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"165haah\" data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3916\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uy9imo\" data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3970\"\u003eThose looking to replace or reduce coffee intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"104qzb5\" data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4021\"\u003eIndividuals building structured daily routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p4yurl\" data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003eAthletes and active individuals avoiding high caffeine intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4zbglt\" data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003eAnyone seeking minimally processed cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7a14tp\" data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dtxv7\" data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4196\"\u003eAdd 20 to 25g to hot water or milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n3x6j\" data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003eHeat gently and stir until fully melted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vpis3i\" data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003eDo not boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10cf1ca\" data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4300\"\u003eAdjust quantity depending on preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b04aa7\" data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5271\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Life Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774455198012,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8016\/0356\/files\/IMG_1031_1.jpg?v=1724772914","url":"https:\/\/onelifefoods.co.uk\/products\/ceremonial-grade-cacao-grated","provider":"One Life Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}