Wilderness Poets Organic Arriba Nacional Cacao Paste, Dark Chocolate, 8 oz (226 g)
UPC: 891617002644
Wilderness Poets Organic Arriba Nacional Cacao Paste offers a minimally processed form of dark chocolate made from a single ingredient: wild, heirloom Arriba Nacional cacao beans from Ecuador's volcanic highlands. The manufacturer describes this as a versatile base for creating homemade chocolate items, noting it can be melted and combined with sweeteners to make bars, truffles, or hot beverages.
What distinguishes this product is its sourcing story. The beans come from wild cacao trees aged 30-80 years, grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil and watered naturally rather than through commercial irrigation. After hand-selection and sun-drying, they're stone-ground below 120°F to preserve their raw qualities. This process maintains both cacao butter and powder in their natural ratio, which the manufacturer states contributes to a smooth texture when melted. The paste is USDA Organic certified and comes in an 8-ounce package, with larger bulk sizes also available.
At a glance
Nutrition Facts
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | † |
| Total Fat | 15 g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | † |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | † |
| Includes 0 g Added Sugars | — | 0% |
| Protein | 7 g | † |
| Vit. D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potas. | 427 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 140 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 54% |
| † Daily Value not established | ||
Other Ingredients
Organic, raw, stone ground arriba national cacao beans.
Allergens: Made in a facility that processes various tree nuts.
Certifications & Claims
Label Information
Directions, warnings, and other information directly from the product label.
Suggested Use
Make your own Raw Chocolate! 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 1/4 tsp of Ground Vanilla Powder Sweetener & a pinch of salt to taste
Warning
Store in a cool dry place. Enjoy!This product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium, lead and acrylamide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Prop 65.
Product Info
- Brand
- Wilderness Poets
- UPC
- 891617002644
- Package Qty
- 8 oz
- Dimensions
- 5.45 x 5.9 x 3 in
- Shipping Weight
- 0.69 lb
- First Available
- 10/2013
