Organic & Fair Trade Unsweetened Super Food Cacao Powder, 32 Ounce

The title says it all. In the typical "choose two of three" for quality, affordability, and responsible sourcing, this manages to check all the boxes. We use raw cacao primarily for protein shakes. Cacao is considered healthier than cocoa because of the arrangement of its a's and o's. Also, it's less processed than cocoa, so it retains more natural nutrients and minerals. When you purchase cacao, there is typically no added sugar. This is a benefit for health nuts, but something to keep in mind before complaining that it doesn't taste like hot cocoa. Cacao also has a slightly different flavor than cocoa, which Google describes as "more earthy". If you plan to bake with cacao, you lose most of its benefits by essentially processing it yourself, and turning it into more expensive cocoa. Cacao is typically recommended raw. And so, if you want chocolate flavor and no guilt, consider adding responsibly sourced cacao to your shakes. This is a great option!

This product is not only organic; it is fair trade. The growers benefit from the profits as well. It is also unsweetened, but the sweetness of the cacao comes through, not bitter like some that I've bought in stores. I strongly recommend this product.

The flavor is impeccable, the consistency is perfectly powdery and not clumpy. Plus the bulk size is the stuff of dreams and delight. I found them through ConsumerLab's ranking of the various cocoa powders and their quality. Previous cocoa powders, such as at Whole Foods, came in small and expensive packages. A package like this will last me 3-6 months, so I'm getting better value. The flavor is rich without being sugary or bitter. And it mixes extremely well.

This is my favorite of all the brands I’ve tried. Considering that it is organic and fair trade, both which are important to me, the price is fair.

Excellent. Good blendability, good color, fragrance, and taste. Waiting for the price to normalize before purchasing more.

I’ve really been enjoying this product for unexpected reasons. It’s very fresh, and tastes great. Have been using it as a coffee and tea substitute in the mornings, along with a little bit of honey. The surprise has been how it elevates mood and gives a feeling of wellbeing. It lacks the caffeine like hyper stimulation of coffee, which for me is great as I can’t handle caffeine at all, but the cacao provides a very even sort of energy boost along with the mood boost. I now totally understand why cacao is used in spiritual ceremonies. Cacao has become one of my favorite health boosters, along with apple cider vinegar and homemade milk kefir.

My family has discovered the joys of cacao instead of processed cocoa, and Volupta is the best brand we've found. It's delicious either straight with hot milk (dairy or alternative) or blended with coffee for a mocha drink. You can also substitute it 1:1 in baking. We go through so much of it, I'm delighted for find it in bulk at a reasonable price. Cacao powder is made from raw cacao beans and nibs that are fermented, roasted, and milled into a powder. They’re processed at lower temperatures than the beans used to create cocoa powder, so cacao powder is more bitter but retains more nutritional value. We like the slight bitterness and dislike how intensely sweet "hot cocoa" products are.

Top notch cacao with low heavy metals compared to many other brands.