King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cocoa beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods - so called from the goodness of the seeds and Mexican named the pounded seeds chocolate cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health-enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cacao contains many chemicals that enhance physician and mental well-being including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium zinc iron copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine green tea and blueberries. Navitas Naturals vegan cacao nibs are unprocessed certified organic raw peeled cacao beans. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals chemicals and pesticides. USDA organic. Certified organic by Skal International. Imported form Peru. Packed in the USA.
- Pack of 2 (total 16 oz)
- Made from pure 100% natural cacao powder
- Certified organic vegan; a good source of minerals such as magnesium iron copper and calcium
- Mix into chocolate ice cream smoothies or yogurt; an antioxidant-rich supplement with antiseptic diuretic and soothing properties
- Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals chemicals and pesticides
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Maca root has been used in indigenous Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. This bag contains 100% pure raw maca powder that is certified organic kosher vegan and raw. Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system. Maca root has been used as a stress-fighting adaptogen to increase stamina boost libido and combat fatigue. Maca is a nutrient-dense whole food packed with vitamins plant sterols as well as many essential minerals fatty and amino acids. Our raw maca is low temperature processed and cultivated on the Junin Plateau of Peruvian Andes. Navitas Naturals' mission is to provide premium organic power foods that increase energy and enhance health. Our products are of the highest quality sourced directly from farmers cultivated sustainably and in accordance with fair trade practices. Product of Peru - Packed in USA
- Certified Organic Kosher Vegan and Raw.
- Made from pure 100% organic Maca roots.
- Amino Acids Essential Mineals. Adaptogen.
- Mix into smoothies baked goods or cereal; may boost the libido treat menopause symptoms and promote hormonal balance for men and women
- Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals chemicals and pesticides.
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Dietary supplement. The Inca Superfood. Energy. Balance. Vitality. Maca is a root vegetable that is rich in vitamins minerals and amino acids. Peruvians have used Maca for generations to enhance general health increase energy and stamina and to help tr
- Pack of 2 (total 14 oz)
- Made from pure 100% natural raw maca powder
- Certified organic vegan; a good source of minerals such as potassium and calcium and Vitamins B1 and B2
- Mix into smoothies baked goods or cereal; may boost the libido treat menopause symptoms and promote hormonal balance for men and women
- Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals chemicals and pesticides
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Hemp is one of the earliest known cultivated plants with a recorded history over 12000 years old. This bag contains 100% pure hemp seed powder that is certified organic kosher vegan gluten-free and raw. Protein from the hemp seed contains all the essential amino acids making it a complete protein one of the highest from a plant source. The hemp seed has a well balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids that is ideal for humans. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber magnesium iron zinc and a good source of potassium. Navitas Naturals’ mission is to provide premium organic power foods that increase energy and enhance health. Our products are of the highest quality sourced directly from farmers cultivated sustainably and in accordance with fair trade practices. Product of Canada - Packed in USA
- Certified Organic Kosher Vegan and Raw.
- 50% Protein content. Rich in Omega Fatty Acids and Dietary Fiber.
- Antioxidants Vitamin A Iron and Zinc.
- Mix into smoothies baked goods cereal or oatmeal.
- Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals chemicals and pesticides.
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The Truth About Vitamin C In Raw Cacao
Hello Raw Cacao Lovers!
Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:
Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw") there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.
Recently highly trafficked websites such as[...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."
Back in 2004 our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao but came up negative. Despite these results the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time we used two different laboratories instead of one and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Capilary Electrophoresis (CE) with UV detection and Titration.
Though all three methods have their place in the scientific community Titration is the most commonly used method in the food industry when determining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content. However there is a critical detail within the Titration method many companies miss when testing raw cacao. The method of Titration is unable to differentiate the vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from the vitamin's analogs. The result is what is known as a "false positive."
This is why at Navitas Naturals we use HPLC when testing raw cacao's vitamin C content. The HPLC method looks directly for vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and not just the analogs. Additionally after sending samples of our products to another lab to test using the CE method the reports returned consistent the HPLC results.
We have now also tested one of the largest raw cacao brands in the United States using the Titration and HPLC methods. And yet again the results confirm our previous conclusion that raw cacao has no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present.
Cacao is a tremendously beneficial superfood containing a wide spectrum of minerals and phytonutrients. It is important to be clear however Vitamin C is not amongst these nutrients.
Sincerely
Zach Adelman President
Navitas Naturals
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