Questions

What is cacao and what is used for?

CACAO is the fruit of a the tropical tree Theobroma Cacao (the Mayan translation is: Theo = God Broma = Food), native to the deep tropical regions of MesoAmerica and South America. It has bright green leaves, pinkish-white flowers and directly attached to the trunk grow the red/brown berry shaped cacao fruit.

The Cacao fruit is used as an ingredient in foods, among which chocolate stands out. Its uses dates back to the times of the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas, and since then it has been used for both nutritional, medical and ceremonial purposes.

It comes in a paste and comes in presentations of 200 gr.. This amount can be used for ceremonies of 4 or 5 people. or for creativity, work and health you can get between 12 and 13 cups of delicious, aromatic and tasty cocoa.

To prepare the drink you melt the cocoa over low heat with the spices, rosemary and honey and add the water or coconut milk little by little, until they are uniform and mixed, do not boil so as not to lose the active ingredients of the cocoa.

What is cacao paste?

It is the raw material for all cocoa and chocolate-based products. This unctuous and bitter mass is obtained by grinding - whose technique determines its fineness and fluidity - of fermented grains, selected, washed, peeled (it must not contain more than 5% of crushed waste) and toasted, but with its natural fat (from 45 to 60% depending on the varieties).

What is the difference between cacao paste and cocoa powder?

Cacao and cocoa are ingredients used to prepare chocolate. Cacao is the unprocessed fruit, while cocoa is a powder that is obtained after subjecting cacao to industrial processes. The difference between the two lies in their origin: cacao is natural, cocoa is a by-product obtained from cacao.

What is puerto Luz?

It is a private conservation project with a set of specific projects focused through sustainable Experiential Tourism to achieve the long-term protection and conservation of the Forests and green areas of the Puerto Luz Program.

"We are in a country with a political context that tries to do so, it still cannot come with a solid state presence to take care of vulnerable areas in the most remote areas of the country. Within this framework, those of us who want to help conserve life in the form of flora and fauna must do so privately.

Our group has an eminently conservationist and ecological character where we have been conserving and protecting natural areas in the upper and lower jungle of Peru for 10 years. Even so, we see that very close to us, extensive areas of forests are being cut down indiscriminately every day for cattle ranching or planting monocultures to which highly harmful chemicals are applied to the land, water, atmosphere, fauna and human beings.

In Peru there is the modality of ACP, Private Conservation Area, in this way natural persons or companies can voluntarily conserve them and keep them safe, thus avoiding their probable deforestation and the future capture of water which is generated in the dense peaks of the high forest that form the hydric basins. "

What is special about Puerto Luz?

What is ceremonial grade cacao?

It is the best of the best and 100% pure cacao, just as match a tea has a Ceremonial grade, so does Cacao. Our ceremonial Grade Cacao is sourced directly from an heirloom bean in the “Puerto Luz’ farm. Harvested by Indigenous Community that live within the land from their own ancient 'gardens' where it just grows wild as it has for thousands of years.

Our Cacao is untampered with by genetic modification and grows in a balanced ecosystem alongside other Rainforest plants. A symbiotic relationship between plant and people is essential.

When it's wild it holds the intention of the Planet / Gaia to be grown instead of Cacao which is farmed intensively for large corporations.

The beans are minimally processed using high quality fermentation and traditional processing to produce pure Cacao that is aromatic and tasty.

We offer it in solid block or blocks of Cacao “paste” of 200gr.

Benefits of consume cacao!!

It prevents various diseases by containing natural antioxidants.

It is a natural relaxant.

Protects the entire cardiovascular system.

It is a sweet with low sugar content, ideal even for diabetics.

Lowers bad cholesterol levels by having healthy fats.

It is rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

It serves as a stimulant for the nervous system and allows you to have more energy and a good mood.

Regulates hormonal metabolism helping to lose weight.

Improves skin and hair.

Relieves headaches.

It helps a lot to reduce hypertension, because its polyphenols manage to counteract blood pressure when it is high.

https://www.santacatalina.com.pe/blog/nutricion-y-salud/los-beneficios-de-la-pasta-pura-de-cacao/

Does it get you high?

No it does not get you high or hallucinate. Ceremonial cacao in no way makes you feel “high” in the way a consciousness-altering ingestible like psilocybin or cannabis does, it is very gentle and has many health benefits (please see benefit above).

Is our cacao organic?

Our cacao is owned by the "Puerto Luz",and other farms in Peru.

Who are people committed to the responsible management of the territory and its impact mitigation. They are not recognised as organic by the official certification, but they follow the organic criteria to eventually have their certification made official.

What is cacao paste and cocoa powder?

How should i store my cacao?

The best way to preserve cocoa is to store it in a cool and dry place, without strong odours... away from sunlight, in addition to maintaining a fairly stable temperature throughout the year, without constant sources of heat or cold. The ideal, according to experts, is to store the chocolate in a place that does not exceed 60% humidity, away from sunlight, and whose temperature ranges between 15 and 18º C.

How do i prepare cacao for drink?

FOR WORK AND CREATIVITY - for deeper practice and health

15-20 grams Cocoa

150 ml hot water, 70 degrees C hot enough

Optimum spices.

FOR RITUAL AND CEREMONY - Medicine of the heart, ceremony with intention, ceremonial grade cocoa

40 or 50gr. Cocoa

150 ml of water or coconut milk

Honey 1 tablespoon

1 inch of rosemary

Melt the cocoa over low heat with the spices, rosemary and honey and add the water or coconut milk little by little, until they are uniform and mixed, do not boil so as not to lose the active ingredients of the cocoa

Can cacao been using during pregnancy?

Cocoa, like any other product, has contraindications, but if used correctly it can be beneficial for both the breast and the baby.

What does it look like and how do i prepared it

The Finca Puerto Luz was based on the following ecological characteristics to decide its place after a study of three and a half years between the years of January 2007- September 2010. It is situated in a basin, Inside a hollow protected by large hills, where the water is plentiful because the surrounding forest which acts as a sponge. Water fall level difference of more than 20 meters high

It is energetically clean, without telephone antennas, wifi, and TV.

The earth is very rich and has been untouched for many, many years, the earth is mainly made up of clay and stone quartz and is very humid.

It has varied fauna and flora and is part of, or adjacent to, a longstanding peaceful indigenous community.

While brewed like coffee, you get the benefits of cocoa with 350mg of theobromine and only 15mg of caffeine per 8oz cup. Processed cocoa is also becoming a popular alternative to coffee for its significantly lower levels of acidity compared to coffee.

Is cacao a good alternative of coffee?

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