California Gold Nutrition Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder

Overview

California Gold Nutrition Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder is a certified organic cacao powder made from Theobroma cacao sourced from farms in Peru. It is an unsweetened, natural process cacao powder, meaning it is not alkalized, which contributes to its naturally bitter taste and makes it especially well suited to blends that include sweet or savory ingredients.

This cacao powder contains naturally occurring methylxanthines, including caffeine and theobromine, along with polyphenolic compounds such as flavanols. It is designed to be mixed into smoothies and shakes or incorporated into recipes, and it can also be sprinkled over foods like yogurt or oatmeal. The formula is suitable for vegetarians and is made without gluten, GMOs, or soy.

Because it is packaged as a straightforward cacao ingredient rather than a flavored blend, the product can be used as a versatile pantry staple for baking and beverage preparation while preserving the characteristics of natural cacao.

Key Features & Benefits

• Certified organic cacao powder made from Theobroma cacao.
• Sourced from farms in Peru.
• Natural process, non alkalized formula.
• Unsweetened cacao with a naturally bitter profile.
• Contains naturally occurring caffeine and theobromine.
• Provides polyphenolic compounds, including flavanols.
• Suitable for vegetarians.
• Formulated without gluten, GMOs, or soy.
• Can be blended into shakes and smoothies or used in recipes.
• Can also be sprinkled over yogurt or oatmeal.

Specifications

• Brand: California Gold Nutrition Superfoods
• Product name: Organic Cacao Powder
• Supplement type: Cacao powder
• Active ingredient: Organic cacao (cocoa) powder
• Formulation: Certified organic, natural process, non alkalized
• Dosage form: Powder
• Serving size: 1 tbsp
• Approximate weight per serving: 5 g
• Intended use: Food and beverage ingredient for shakes, smoothies, recipes, yogurt, and oatmeal
• Dietary suitability: Suitable for vegetarians
• Free from: Gluten, GMOs, and soy

Suggested Use

Take one serving daily. Blend it into shakes or smoothies, sprinkle it over yogurt or oatmeal, or use it in your favorite baked recipes. The source notes that 5 grams per tablespoon is an average and that scooping technique may result in slightly less or more than 5 grams.

Other Ingredients

Organic cacao (cocoa) powder (non alkalized). Other ingredients: none. The product also contains approximately 12.5 mg of naturally occurring caffeine and 55 mg of theobromine per 5-gram serving, although levels may vary.

Allergen & Dietary Information

This product is suitable for vegetarians and is formulated without gluten, GMOs, or soy. It is also not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. The product is produced in an FDA registered, third party audited, cGMP compliant facility that may also process other products containing these allergens or ingredients.

Warnings

• Sealed for protection; do not use if the pouch is punctured or if the seal is missing or broken.
• Packaged and sold by weight, not by volume, and settling of contents may occur over time.
• Contains a food grade moisture absorber to maintain freshness; do not eat it.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and protect from heat, light, and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

This organic cacao powder provides a versatile cacao ingredient for everyday use, with natural process formulation and naturally occurring cacao compounds that support its distinctive flavor and functionality in drinks and recipes.