🌱 Origin: Guatemala
🌕 Variety: Criollo
👐 Processing: Fermented beans, sun-dried, gently heated over a wood fire, hand-peeled and then finely ground in the village mill — the same one traditionally used to prepare the corn dough for tortillas.
🌳 Artisanal tree-to-block, with no additives or industrial treatment.
✋ Handmade in GuatemalaUses
– Hot cacao or elixirs
– Ceremonial drinks
– Culinary creationsNutritional values ~ per 100 g
Energy ~ 2686 KJ / 642 Kcal
Fat ~ 50 g
of which saturated fat ~ 32 g
Carbohydrates ~ 28 g
of which sugars ~ 0 g
Dietary fiber ~ 21 g
Protein ~ 14 g
Sodium ~ 0 g⚠️ Warnings
– Naturally contains theobromine (a gentle stimulant)
– Even in small amounts, not recommended for those sensitive to stimulants
– Not advised in cases of heart conditions or high blood pressure
– Pregnancy & breastfeeding: consume in moderation, according to your personal sensitivity
– Avoid use with antidepressants (MAOIs, SSRIs) or blood pressure medication
– Store in a cool, dry place away from light
– This product is not a medicine and does not replace any medical treatment.
– Consume with presence and awareness
Plain Criollo Cacao Paste – Raíces Maya (Ceremonial Grade)
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