Cacao Butter Wafers - Organic

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Cacao Butter Wafers - Organic

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Cacao butter wafers trace back to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.

The Olmecs and Mayans were among the first to process the cacao bean into a paste, from which they would make a drink known as xocoatl.

Eventually, with the help of the Aztecs, the paste was processed into cacao butter.

The Europeans encountered this butter during their discovery of the New World and brought it back to Europe, where it was used widely in confectionery.

Today, cacao butter wafers are widely used to produce chocolate and other products.

Organically sourced, this product is the true embodiment of a traditional superfood. Use cacao butter wafers in your own recipes to enjoy their unique flavor, nutrition, and health benefits.

This product may melt during shipping if it gets warm. If melting occurs, place it in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 hour. Then break pieces off as needed.

Suggested Use: To melt into recipes, gently warm in a double boiler.

Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with your smoothie for a dose of healthy fats.

Botanical Name: Theobroma Cacao.
Other Names: Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Tree, Koko, Kakaobaum, Kakaw, Kakao, Manteca de Cacao.
Ingredients: Cacao Butter.
Origin: Grown and prepared in Peru and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

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