Healthworks Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder - 16 Oz / 1 Lb - Cocoa Chocolate Substitute - Rich Choclate Flavour - Sugar-Free, Keto, Vegan & Non-GMO - Peruvian Bean/Nut Origin - Antioxidant Superfood

I love love love this cacao chocolate! This is my second time buying this particular cacao chocolate from this company! I actually received this second purchase at a discount in exchange for an honest review so I'll give you all of the details so that you know what you're getting and some great ways to use it before buying, which I highly recommend!This is a very finely ground all natural cacao powder, so upon opening make sure it has settled for a moment otherwise it will produce a DELICIOUS smelling cloud that will dust your counter! Not so much that you have a bad experience and seriously minimal clean up but just a tip so you know what to expect. There are no additives so it is bitter to the taste but a little sugar (Like this awesome organic, no calorie stevia Organic Enzo Stevia Powder 100% All Natural 0 Calories 320 Times Sweeter Than Sugar Extract ) and it tastes like milk chocolate with more benefits than dark chocolate! I've used this for making chocolate cake (rich, moist, and delicious!), chocolate frosting (YUM!), chocolate and orange & chocolate and mint chapsticks ( a super treat that smoothes and conditions your lips and glides effortlessly while tasting great) adding this mixed with cornstarch or arrowroot powder makes a great light weight facial bronzer that smells amazing and with the right amounts can be used on skin colors from porcelain to those with a deep chocolate color, you can also add a little golden mica for a Sunkist ed bronzer. I've also used it to make body butter for Christmas time and in the spring/summer I use this to make body bronzer that is literally amazing and restoring! Those who have sampled and purchased my products rave about the chocolate variations and this cacao chocolate is my secret weapon! To make the bronzer which is my hottest seller, you just need Jojoba oil (Great non-porous clogging moisturizer), this cacao powder (skin conditioner, and repairer that also gives the color and added the benefits directly to your body and you can get the hormone balance benefits without the calories by adding to you skin) , melted shea butter (deep conditioner) with just a little beeswax(lotion stabilizer and protection for your skin), vitamin E (moisturizer and preservative) red raspberry seed (for spf 15) peppermint (keeps it light feeling and cleanses pores) and carrot seed (repairs skin) essential oils. I listed these according to amounts. Play around with amounts until you get a blend that is right for you and don't worry if it appears very dark it lightens as you rub in leaving you with a nice golden tan glow. This cacao is such a healthy form of chocolate that you can feel great about treating yourself with it whether you bake with it, put it on your face or skin or lips you will recieve so many benefits that you will feel amazingly pampered and balanced!

This cacao powder is perfect! It's not processed with an alkali (dutch) so it's just straight up raw. I use cacao nibs a lot so this is just the same thing but in powder form. It has a wonderful aroma and is very rich. It does have a strong taste but I prefer that. I bought this powder to put in my smoothies and to also make coconut oil chocolates. It's great in the chocolates and in my smoothies! I just hope that this is a true product that's really organic in every way possible. Also, I would like to know if this product is part of the Fair Trade program. I will continue to look for a product that is since I think that's really important. Anyway, the powder does have a slight grit to it but it's not very noticeable, especially when you're mixing it with other foods that have texture. Here is my coconut oil chocolates recipe:(Using all Organic/NON-GMO Ingredients)1/2c Coconut Oil1/4c Cocao Powder2-5 drops liquid Stevia (you really don't need any if you're using dried fruit)Pinch of Sea Salt1 tbsp. Maca Powder1 tsp Vanilla ExtractOptional:Raisins, walnuts, pecans, goji berries, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, cashewsPut all ingredients in a large glass Pyrex measuring cup/bowl (I put mine on my glass top stove and turn on lowest setting and turn off when half melted) and use a whisk to slowly mix together until fully melted. In a silicone mold (I use a heart shaped silicone ice cube tray I got from Michaels for $1.99) place any of the optional ingredients into each mold. I use a mixture of all of them but it's fun to make different combinations. Once you're done then use a small ladle to fill each mold with the chocolate mixture. Place the mold into the fridge for about 20 minutes or until fully set. Pop the chocolates out of the mold and put them in a bag or other sealable container. They last for a few weeks.

Very good cacao. Good sized package at a good price. I use it in my coffee, put it on ice cream, and make hot chocolate with it.

2-2023 Below is my previous comment about the packaging. Thankfully, they have now returned to the GOOD packaging. It does not break or crack easily - and it seals.It is still the same WONDERFUL product. My husband and I both continue to use it every day. We have now used at least 14 5-# bags.Packaging has changed!!!! This is my 11th bag of Healthworks Cacao Powder. For the first time, I have a complaint. The new bag does not seal properly; but most importantly, the bag tears very easily. Mine now has several holes in it - and I keep it inside another plastic bag for protection. The cacao is still great.This is at least my 4th, maybe 5th, 5# bag of healthworks Cacao powder. I use it every day in my coffee. Sometimes I make hot or cold chocolate milk. And occasionally I make a dessert. It is really great. There is no bitter taste. As well as tasting great, it is a good antioxidant, high in iron, magnesium, and calcium. I will continue to use this product as long as it is available!2 1/2 years ago:I was surprised at how big a 5# bag is! But I have just used up the 2# bag, so I wanted to have plenty on hand. I LOVE this Cacao. It mixes well in hot water, milk, or coffee. It is also loaded with antioxidants. I make myself a drink of coffee, cinnamon (also an antioxidant), cacao, stevia, and cream. I put it in the refrigerator and drink as a cold drink - shake first as ingredients tend to settle. Delicious! I also use it making a non-grain based cake.