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Crafted from the purest organic cacao beans, this velvety butter is a must-have for any aspiring chef or home baker looking to elevate their dishes with a touch of indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElevate Your Creations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom decadent desserts to savory dishes, our raw ingredients collection offers endless possibilities to infuse your recipes with unparalleled flavor. Shop now and explore the wonderful world of organic ingredients!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"high-flavanol-dark-chocolate","title":"Renaissance | 100% Dark Chocolate Powder | Bitter | Intense","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stand Alone in The Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVital Purple is the most nutrient dense pure cacao powder in the world. No other cacao offers this powerful combination of flavanols (antioxidants) and anthocyanins. This High Flavanol Cocoa Powder \u003cstrong\u003eis the only truly Purple Chocolate in the world! Does this mean it's the best high flavanol chocolate brand? \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy does that matter that it's purple?\u003c\/em\u003e \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Anthocyanins are what give it this purple cocoa powder it's purple hue, and they're an incredibly powerful antioxidant that we intentionally try to preserve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis combination of nutrition only exists because it is truly raw. We have intentionally eliminated the fermentation and roasting process to replicate the health benefits of eating cacao right from the pod during harvest. 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Drop a couple of squares in your meal for a gentle flavor, saturated fat that comes from the superfood of cacao. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake chocolate (bars, chips, or drizzle) by melting it and mixing with cacao powder and sweetener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a spoonful to smoothies, coffee, or hot chocolate for creaminess and healthy fat. Make your hot chocolate even thicker, rich, and full bodied with 1 square in a cup of Vital Purple High Flavanol Hot Chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a bit into baked goods like brownies, cookies, or energy bars instead of part of the butter or oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a hair mask: melt a small amount, massage into ends, leave 10–20 minutes, then wash out.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Cacao Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe intentionally source from farms that use organic, regenerative growing practices, without the use of chemicals. We test for pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs. Since the owner lives in Ecuador, he over sees everything first hand from raw material sourcing, processing, and pure cacao powder production. 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