In short
Certified organic cacao powder 250g is made from organic cacao beans and, as the producer describes it, dissolves directly into hot water, which makes it the simplest way to drink real cacao: no milk, no blender, no mix. It’s 100% pure and certified organic, and the pack holds about 25 drinking servings.
What is pure organic cacao powder?
Organic cacao beans, fermented, dried, roasted, pressed and milled, with organic certification covering the growing and the processing chain. No sugar, no milk solids, no alkali, no additives.
Peru is one of the world’s largest producers of certified organic cacao, and organic certification is more common there than in most origins because much of the crop is grown by smallholders in agroforestry systems that were never intensively treated in the first place.
What makes this cacao different
It dissolves in hot water
Most cacao powder wants fat to disperse into, which is why recipes call for milk. The producer describes this one as dissolving directly into hot water. If you drink cacao at work, that’s the whole difference between a habit and a hassle.
Certified organic, plainly
Described by the producer as 100% pure and certified organic: the two things worth knowing, in one line.
Plant-based and unsweetened
There’s nothing in the pack but cacao, so it suits a plant-based diet and anyone who wants cacao without a sweetened mix. The reference values below put it at about 34 g of fiber per 100 g.
Taste profile
Fine and full, with a clean chocolate flavor and honest bitterness. In water it tastes leaner and more direct than in milk, closer to a chocolate a la taza than to a milky cocoa.
How to use it
Daily serving
10 g (2 tablespoons) in 200 ml of hot water or milk. 250 g gives about 25 servings.
Ways to use it
| Use | How |
|---|---|
| Hot water | 10 g straight in and stir: the simplest method |
| Hot milk | 10 g for a richer drink |
| Baking | 1:1 for cocoa powder |
| Smoothies | 5–10 g |
| Iced cacao | Dissolve in a little hot water first, then add cold milk and ice |
| Oatmeal | 5 g stirred in |
Where it comes from
Peruvian organic cacao beans. Peru’s cacao grows across the eastern Andean foothills and the Amazon basin, largely in smallholder agroforestry systems, and the country is one of the world’s leading producers of certified organic cacao.
Who it’s for
A good fit if you drink cacao at work, follow a plant-based diet, or want the largest pure organic pack at a moderate price.
Look elsewhere if you want a sweetened instant drink: this one is unsweetened. Cacao contains theobromine and a little caffeine, so keep it away from dogs, and skip it late at night if you’re sensitive to caffeine.
Nutrition
Reference values for unsweetened cacao powder, per 100 g. The label on the pack may differ slightly.
| Energy | About 228 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57 g |
| of which fiber | 34 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Magnesium | 499 mg |
| Iron | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 1,524 mg |
Specifications
| Botanical name | Theobroma cacao |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Organic cacao beans |
| Certification | Organic |
| Solubility | Dissolves in hot water (as described by the producer) |
| Net weight | 250 g / 8.8 oz |
| Servings | About 25 × 10 g |
| Added sugar | None |
| Origin | Peru |
Three ways to drink it
| Hot water | Hot milk | Blended smoothie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effort | Lowest | Low | Highest |
| Richness | Lean | Rich | Rich |
| Calories added | None | About 120 per 200 ml | Varies |
| Best for | Work, travel | Evening drink | Breakfast |
| Cacao flavor | Most direct | Softened | Blended in |
Storage
Keep it in an airtight container, cool and dry, and away from strong smells.
Questions
Can I make cacao with just hot water?
Yes, with a powder made for it. Stir 10 g into 200 ml of hot water. It tastes leaner than with milk, closer to a Spanish-style chocolate a la taza than to a milky cocoa.
Is this cacao powder sweetened?
No. It’s 100% cacao with no added sugar, so on its own it tastes bitter and intensely chocolatey. Sweeten each cup to taste with sugar, honey, maple syrup or lucuma powder.
Is all Peruvian cacao organic?
No, but a large share is. Peru is one of the world’s leading producers of certified organic cacao, partly because much of it is grown by smallholders in agroforestry systems that use few inputs.
How many servings are in 250 g?
About 25 at a 10 g drinking serving, or 50 at 5 g in a smoothie.
Why does cacao clump in liquid?
Cacao contains fat and resists wetting, so it floats and clumps. Make a paste with a splash of liquid first, then add the rest. That works with any cacao powder.
Can I drink cacao every day?
Yes, in normal culinary amounts of 10–20 g. It contains theobromine and a little caffeine, so if you’re sensitive to caffeine, keep it away from bedtime.
Does cacao powder have iron?
Yes. Reference values for unsweetened cacao powder are about 13 mg of iron per 100 g, so a 10 g serving has about 1.3 mg. Check the label on the pack for the exact figure.