100% pure organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. From New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business Seleno Health.
Our ceremonial Criollo cacao has an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine: caffeine. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side effects of caffeine over-stimulation.
Made only from the virgin crop, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our ceremonial cacao is a fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste following ancient traditions. It contains all the antioxidants and bioactive of the whole bean, with beautiful rich aromatic oils to make a therapeutic, creamy elixir once mixed into hot water. Tested and shown to contain the highest levels of theobromine (uplifting), ethanolamides (bliss), tryptophan (joy), tryptamine (euphoria), phenylethylamine (satisfaction), polyphenols (clarity), magnesium (stress), zinc (immune) and other essential minerals. The most therapeutic quality cacao you can find, ideal for ceremonial use and health benefits.
We provide the highest quality, pure ceremonial cacao so you can feel the love too! We personally source our beans from Peru (see our farm here) to find the most potent, therapeutic & flavor-rich cacao possible.
Every batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (see here). Our cacao is artisanally grown, fermented and dried (<50 deg), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.
Suggested use: Add 6-8 drops (25-30g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy.
True Peruvian Criolla cacao is the best in the world as it grows at the base of the Andes (San Martin Region) at a higher altitude than all other cacao.
Criollo cacao is known in the world for its "Fine aroma", high-fat content and creamy texture. It’s fruit is sweet and produces a richer, less bitter chocolate.
Organic Ceremonial Cacao Paste –Premium Grade
100% pure organic, single-origin, ceremonial-grade cacao paste. We provide the highest quality, pure ceremonial cacao so you can feel the love too! Seleno Health personally sourced beans from Peru to find the most potent, therapeutic & flavour-rich cacao possible.
We work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices.
Our cacao is artisanally grown, fermented and roasted (below 50oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.
Connect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.
Some other key points of difference:
Our cacao is shade grown and wild, the natural way it should be produced, surrounded by native plants, flora and fauna. Tread about the amazing benefits of shade grown cacao here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/12/08/what-the-heck-is-shade-grown-cocoa-this-pricey-treat-is-actually-good-for-the-planet/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.99c30e7af82f
Our cacao is farmed using traditional methods (not mass produced), producing a premium quality bean with a unique flavour profile.
True Peruvian criolla cacao is the best in the world as it grows at the base of the Andes.
When purchasing you are buying direct from a farmer, its better than fair trade. Like with maca most farmers are lucky to get 2-3% of the retail value of their product. Our model is about impowering farmers and putting money in the pockets of those who need it the most.
It is rescue cacao - Money from each kg sold helps support farmers and communities who have been affected by the drug industry. Through purchasing we are choosing to give back to communities in Peru and help those in need.
It is not available in supermarkets, bin inns, other similar stores or online stores. Unlike superfood companies we have a model that supports independent organic and health stores around NZ, we choose to provide them unique products to offer their customers a point of difference. It adds value and means you do not have to compete with big chains, healthpost, binn inn or other similar retailers.
The Amaru (Quecha language - snake) in Andean cosmovision represents the Ukhu Pacha - the world below and the connection to our ancestors. This special ceremonial paste is hand-crafted from criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru, in honour of the Awajun tribe who hold the spiral cacao temple of Monte Grande in Jaen. It is organically shade-grown and hand-selected by our artisanal farmer to the best potency and quality of each block. It is blessed and provides high-vibrational energy, with reverence for Peru's ancient ceremonial cacao traditions.
Our ceremonial Criollo cacao has an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine:caffeine. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation. Our biochemical analysis has shown it to be also potent in levels of ethanolamides (NAEs) for feelings of intense bliss, polyphenols for mental clarity and tryptophan for sensations of joy and happiness. It has a strong profile of sweet and fruity flavours absorbed from the Amazonian agroforestry in which it grows.
It is an externalising cacao that brings uplifting, heart-opening bliss and energising clarity. We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving movement, breath work, dance, expression and for daily use to assist with energy, immunity, balance and well-being.
Sensations: Uplifting, bliss, clarity, joy and happiness.
Flavours: Sweet, fruity, acidic, bitter.
Best for: Movement, breath work, dance, physical expression, exercise, heart opening.
Suggested preparation: Shave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy.
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"Thoroughly delicious, calming and engulfing whilst letting the light beam out of me!" - Alesha L.
This is right up your alley if you're looking for a raw dose of flavour energy! Our ceremonial cacao paste is renowned for its rich and indulgent flavour profile, featuring earthy, nutty and fruity undertones. When you prepare your cup of ceremonial cacao, you'll experience only pure joy and happiness with each sip without an "unpleasant" aftertaste.
This very rare and special ceremonial paste is hand-crafted from indigenous cacao in Tarapoto, Peru, in honour of the Uturunku (Jaguar). Made with love and pure intention, it is blessed and provides high-vibrational energy, with reverence for Peru's ancient ceremonial cacao traditions. From the cultural and spiritual origin of cacao - Peru.
We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving embodiment, trauma release, meditation, connection, awakening and for daily use to assist with feeling present, improving mental health, providing mental connection and mind-body-spirit balance.
Sensations: Intense satisfaction, embodiment, connection, spiritual awakening, joy and happiness.
Flavours: Earthy, nutty, fruity.
Best for: Embodiment, trauma release, meditation, awakening, internal journeying, mindfulness, enhancing dream states.
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“Wow, this cacao is so sweet and tender. I instantly felt the effect it makes me feel so warm and full of love. Highly recommended!”
- Meggan
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Cacao Paste, Liquor or Cacao Mass is the real deal when it comes to chocolate!!!
Cacao Paste is produced by grinding the cacao bean nib to a smooth, liquid state. Chocolate paste is also know as chocolate liquor, unsweetened chocolate, baking chocolate or bitter chocolate. In Canada and Europe, other names include cocoa (cacao) mass and cocoa liquor. (Despite its name there is no alcohol present).
During the manufacture process the cacao paste is liquefied and thus is called liquor, however afterwards solidifies and becomes pure bitter chocolate great for confectionary or for manufacturing sweeter forms of chocolate by blending it with cacao butter and a sweetener.
How to use Cacao Paste: Make your own chocolate by blending melted (over double boiler) Cacao Paste with Sweetener of choice and Cacao Butter so you can have low carb or even keto fat bombs using the cacao paste & cacao butter as your quality plant based fat source.
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