Arriba Nacional Cacao Paste · 2.2 lb

This single pack contains 2.2 lb, approximately 1 kg, of Arriba Nacional cacao paste from Manabí, Ecuador. The cacao beans are fermented and toasted before becoming the solid paste, which retains the cacao’s own fats. There is no added sugar or flavouring in this 100% cacao version. Chop or grate a portion, add hot water just below boiling and blend thoroughly with a whisk, frother or blender. The brand uses approximately 28 g as one preparation example. Naturally occurring fat can leave pale marks on the surface, known as bloom. Cacao contains theobromine and some caffeine. This is the single large pack, not the ten-pack bulk option.