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100% Arriba Nacional Ceremonial Cacao Pouch, Organic (granulated)

This granulated, full-fat cacao is made from heirloom Arriba Nacional beans sourced directly from smallholder farms in Manabí, Ecuador. It is certified organic and toasted at low heat.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$30.00 1/2 lb. · lowest price at Cacao Laboratory
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
180caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28.3g)
Protein
4g
Fiber
6g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
0mg
Saturated fat
9g
From the product label
Ingredients: Theobroma cacao paste, organic
Product details
OriginManabí, Ecuador
“Sourced directly from smallholder farms in the pristine highlands of Manabí, Ecuador, this cacao is made with 100% heirloom beans that have grown on the land for over a century.” — the product page
90 / 100
Excellent Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%100
Processing · counts 20%80
Sourcing · counts 10%88
Transparency · counts 20%90
Why it scores 90
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 100 · Single ingredient: Theobroma cacao paste
Processing 80 · Single-ingredient cacao paste is roasted and minimally processed
Sourcing 88 · Certified organic cacao is sourced directly from small farms in Manabí
Transparency 90 · Complete ingredient list, specific origin and farming claims, and organic certification
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
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Ingredients
Theobroma cacao paste Organic
2 ingredients
Sourcing

Our original 100% ceremonial-grade cacao, perfect for any mood or moment. Sourced directly from smallholder farms in the pristine highlands of Manabí, Ecuador, this cacao is made with 100% heirloom beans that have grown on the land for over a century. The beans are farmed using traditional methods and fermented exactingly to develop the exquisite floral and fruit notes that the Arriba Nacional variety is so prized for. They are then toasted at low heat to maintain their nutritional value and impart a satisfying richness. Simply the finest cac

AdditivesNo additives found

No additives, added sugars, seed oils or flavourings found in the ingredient list.

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