Q: Is this raw organic cacao powder? It doesn't say raw on the bag online

From the description on the bag: "... sourced from prized Peruvian Criollo beans, exceptionally rare and wholesome beans ... cultivated in rich volcanic soils. ... After the shells are delicately peeled, out cacao beans are pressed into a velvety paste and slowly ground into a fine delicate powder, retaining ... antioxidants ...Hope That Helps,DB

Q: So this product has the cal prop warning that it does contain chemicals?

The current packaging for this product is new. I mention this because the prior packaging had a different look and no California Prop warning. I am guessing the packaging (bag) may be harmful and not the cocoa powder. I have been using this product for years and it is certified organic. Just a note, it has come out recently that fast food packaging (wrappers) have chemicals that may be toxic. You can drive yourself crazy trying to figure out what is safe and what is not.

Question 1

Where is it from and has this been tested fir cadmium? Thanks

Accepted Answer

European Union will impose a limit for cadmium in cocoa powders of 0.6 µg per gram of cocoa powder, and 0.8 µg per gram for chocolate with >= 50% total dry cocoa solids. In Canada, a daily serving of a natural health product must contain no more than 6 µg of cadmium for an individual weighing 150 pounds (68 kg) and 3 µg for a 75 lb (34 kg) individual.

Question 2

How do the metals (Pd, Cd, As, Hg, and Al) rank in ppm for this product? Info found on other brands, but not this one...

Accepted Answer

I have no affiliation with this company other than buying their product.  I regularly consume fairly large amounts of their powdered cacao product (usually ~25 grams/day), so with concerns about this stuff being grown in volcanic soil, I had myself tested and got the following results: lead 0.019 mcg/g, mercury below detectable limit, cadmium below detectable limit.  I take beneficial element supplements so I can't say where those are coming from, but I consume only highly filtered (carbon block) water. Note that ppm and mcg/g is equivalent, and reference range for lead is <=0.048 mcg/g      Hope this helps.

Question 3

Is this raw organic cacao powder? It doesn't say raw on the bag online

Accepted Answer

From the description on the bag:  "... sourced from prized Peruvian Criollo beans, exceptionally rare and wholesome beans  ... cultivated in rich volcanic soils.  ... After the shells are delicately peeled, out cacao beans are pressed into a velvety paste and slowly ground into a fine delicate powder, retaining  ... antioxidants ...Hope That Helps,DB

Question 4

So this product has the cal prop warning that it does contain chemicals?

Accepted Answer

The current packaging for this product is new.  I mention this because the prior packaging had a different look and no California Prop warning.  I am guessing the packaging (bag) may be harmful and not the cocoa powder.  I have been using this product for years and it is certified organic.  Just a note, it has come out recently that fast food packaging (wrappers) have chemicals that may be toxic.  You can drive yourself crazy trying to figure out what is safe and what is not.

ASIN	B01FOU9I3K
ASIN	B01FOU9I3K
Best Sellers Rank	#51,274 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #38 in Baking Chocolates #985 in Breakfast Cereal
Brand Name	Viva Naturals
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,709)
Customer reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,709)
Flavor	Chocolate
Global Trade Identification Number	00753940520748
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Item model number	1001U
Model Number	1001U
Part Number	TRTJUNEBEAUTY60734
Product Dimensions	16.51 x 28.96 x 8.89 cm; 907.18 g
Specialty	Natural
Sweetness Description	Bittersweet
UPC	753940520748

The BEST Tasting Organic Cacao Nibs, 2 lb Bag

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