Organic Raw Cacao Butter for Sale chunks, fingers, wafers and blocks

Cacao gives vitality, antioxidants and is a dietary fiber rich in protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats making it an excellent source of high energy and also a good source of minerals like magnesium, iron, copper and calcium. Theobroma cacao L. is the scientific name derived from the cacao tree. Theobroma, in Greek, meaning "drink of the gods', cacao comes from the Nahuatl 'cacahualt'. Cacao is a plant native to America that has been prevalent in the world as a raw material used for cultivation in different agro-industry products.

Common Name: Cacao

Used Part:  Cacao Butter is obtained from cocoa beans ( Theobroma cacao) , previously selected , roasted and husked . The remaining nibs are crushed by a mill obtaining a uniform paste which is mechanically pressed to extract the fat called cacao butter.

Origin and Distribution:   In Peru there are different varieties of cocoa were introduced from the Caribbean , Central America and Ecuador , in addition to the crosses with native varieties. Therefore, it is estimated Peru owns 60% of the varieties of cocoa in the world . The main producing areas are the valleys of La Convencion (Cusco ) , the Apurimac - Ehe River , or VRAE ( Ayacucho , Cusco and Junín ) , the Huallaga ( Huanuco and San Martin), Tambo (Junín ) and the Maranon ( Cajamarca and Amazon).

Recommended Use and Properties:

Suitable for the production of chocolates, ice cream, manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Cocoa butter pure fat seems solid cubes of pale yellow.

Moisturizing skin : Cocoa butter is used in many products skin care because it is rich in fat, and when used on the face or other parts of the body , greatly moisturizes the skin. It allows moisturize , to pass through the skin , without blocking the pores . It has a pleasant light scent , like chocolate , and therefore is a common ingredient in many lotions and moisturizers for body care . It has a soothing aroma and relieves stress and helps you relax when used for massage.

Skin disorders : As cocoa butter is easily absorbed by the skin, and has strong antioxidant properties when used on the skin, protects it from harmful environmental elements . It is also used to treat and prevent stretch marks. It is also helpful in relieving the symptoms of skin disorders such as eczema and dermatitis. Antioxidants having also give this long life shortening therefore is one of the most stable vegetable fats , and can be stored for two to five years .

Antioxidant Benefits in the body: The antioxidants in cocoa butter fight free radicals damage cells in the body are considered very good for health . These antioxidants are present in the form of flavonoids .

Pharmaceuticals: Cocoa butter is used to manufacture pharmaceutical products that help relieve arthritis and is used for the manufacture of products that help in preventing heart disease.

Chocolate Manufacturing: Also used for the manufacture of chocolate, including milk and black chocolate, and gives the chocolate a melting soft texture. Because of its long life , it is used to make cocoa powder .

Effect on cholesterol: It has a neutral effect on cholesterol . As contains fat, is good and is not harmful, and therefore has no detrimental effect on blood cholesterol .

Prevention of Cancer: High quality chocolate containing cocoa butter, they contain a chemical called pentamerous . This chemical is supposed to help in cancer prevention .

It must be stored under proper sanitary conditions; on pallets in a cool, dry environment. The storage area should be free of pests and strong or unpleasant odors , away from direct light. Store at 18 ° C - 20 ° C and 50 to 60 % R.H.

Transport Condition :
It must be transported under proper sanitary conditions in a cool , dry environment free of pests and strong or unpleasant odors. Temperature 18 ° C - 20 ° C and 50 to 60% of H.R

Its composition is 98 % triglycerides , 1% of free fatty acids , 0.3-0.5 % diglycerides and 0.1 % monoglycerides . Also it contains about 0.2% of sterols and 150 to 350 ppm of tocopherols (mainly c -tocopherol ) . Phospholipid content varies from 0.05 to 0.13% . A wide range of volatile compounds such as pyrazines , thiazoles , pyridines and short-chain fatty acid , are responsible for their aroma.
 

Each 100g Contains:

We are Amazon Andes Export SAC  and we have started to produce and market natural, functional foods made from our native Peruvian biodiversity  from 2010. We offer final  bulk product to suit the needs of each of our clients,  harmonized with ethical principles that we seek to achieve a real sustainable development, by helping to improve the quality of life of all the links in this valuable chain, we work for the health and welfare of people, from original, native Andean and amazonian communities, through to customers.

We are firm believers that “FOOD OF THE FUTURE, ARE THOSE OF OUR PAST” this is why we are in a constant search of  the revaluation of our super Amazonian Andean food, we continue researching and continuously innovating to develop new and better products under the concepts of natural and positive vision and with quality.

We look for naturalness in our processes and we are fully committed to the care and sustainable use of our biodiversity, which we understand the diversity of all living things, from the human to the microorganisms, organic certified products including also the variety ecosystem promote the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, we believe it is important for the survival of our planet.

We have a positive outlook, and reflect continuously to improve of our work, adapting to changes and seek quality, food security is our priority, which is why we work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and (HACCP).

We invite you to become part of us and our policies of justice and sustainability, and also our organic, healthy products.

AMAZON ANDES EXPORT SAC  is more than just a company, we are a long-term project that is seeking to stimulate the development of valuable chains of  products from the Peruvian biodiversity. In addition to commercial activities that we are developing we also have other activities planned, for example, we want to help in the social and environmental development of our country. Our projects will be developed in three stages, and on whose progress will depend directly on the level and rate of growth of the company.