ALMA CACAO
100% PURE Ceremonial Grade
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Alma Cacao, is 100% pure ceremonial grade cacao, is a 1lb product directly tradedfrom native tribes in Peru and farmers in Guatemala and Ecuador.
Handcrafted with pure intentions and minimal processing using small stone grinders, it preserves maximum flavonoids and nutrients like magnesium, iron, and copper.
This clean, additive-free cacao honors ancient harvest traditions, and is used in rituals and ceremonies to open the heart and bring presence.
THEOBROMA CACAO
SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR THE CACAO TREE
DERIVES FROM GREEK AND MEANS FOOD FOR THE GODS
ALMA | SOUL
DIVINE ELIXIR
Alma Cacao, meaning "Soul," honors centuries-old native traditions, nurturing nature and ancient trees. For generations, these trees have provided the cherished cacao, used in sacred ceremonies. We engage in direct trade with independent collective farming communities in Guatemala and Ecuador. Our mission is to support the planet through sustainable practices, uplift local families and their traditions, and bring the purest cacao to your table. By avoiding third-party companies and machinery, we preserve the cacao’s most beneficial characteristics. Known as food for the soul, Alma Cacao is treated with the utmost respect and intention, offering a sacred medicine for your well-being.
Sustainable
100% Recycleable
Chemicals Free
No Additives
Beyond Organic
Directly Traded
SPIRIT OF CACAO
Havard COSMOS Studies
(Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study)
A study published in Neurology suggests that cacao consumption can improve memory and thinking, as well as neurovascular coupling. Neurovascular coupling, which is the change in blood flow in response to brain activity, is crucial in Alzheimer's disease.
Harvard's COSMOS study, published in March 2022 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showed that consuming 500 mg of cacao flavanols per day significantly reduced deaths from cardiovascular disease by 27% compared to a placebo.
The study included 21,443 men and women across the U.S., with 12,666 women aged 65 or older and 8,776 men aged 60 or older, followed for 3.6 years.
Cacao has an incredible ability to influence our mental state positively, acting as anatural mood enhancer and anxiety reducer. It boosts levels of specific neuromodulators in the brain and their reuptake inhibitors, extending their positive effects beyond a brief moment.
Regular consumption of cacao can lead to lasting beneficial changes in brain function by reinforcing neural pathways associated with joy, love, presence, and connection. Given the brain's neuroplasticity, these changes can have a long-term impact on dominant neural pathways.
For further details, please refer to the Harvard Gazette article and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Simon Waslander Ted Talk about the Cardiovascular benefits
Petr Kovařík Ted Talk: The difference between traditional Cacao and Industrial processed Cacao.
THE SUPER COMPOUNDS IN ALMA CACAO
Phenylethylamine (PEA) Called “The Hormone of Love”
Often referred to as the "love hormone" due to its association with mood elevation and feelings of well-being and open-heartedness, phenylethylamine (PEA) is a natural compound found in cacao and chocolate. It acts as a stimulant in the brain, releasing norepinephrine and dopamine, neurotransmitters related to pleasure and motivation.
Phenolic antioxidants - Flavanoids
Alma Cacao has twice the phenolic antioxidants of wine and three times than green tea. This is due toour direct grinding and handcrafted process, which preserves the maximum amount of flavonoids. These powerful antioxidants protect cells, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health.
Arginine ”Natural Aphrodisiac"
”Cacao contains about 1.1 grams of arginine per 100 grams. Arginine is an amino acid that can support cardiovascular health and improve blood flow, which also contributes to its aphrodisiac properties. This combination of mood-enhancing and circulatory benefits makes cacao a popular choice for boosting feelings of love and connection.
Theobromine - Cacao alkaloid
Similar to caffeine but milder. It relaxes muscles, stimulates the heart, and dilates blood vessels, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Key benefits include mood enhancement, cardiovascular support, and improved cognitive function without caffeine's jitters. It also aids respiratory health byrelaxing lung muscles and acts as a diuretic to reduce fluid retention.