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Sierra Organic Organic Cacao Butter buttons is obtained from the process of pressing cacao paste/liquor. During this process most of the fat from the paste is extracted. This extracted fat is known as cacao butter and is often used to add fat to chocolate. This natural cacao extract is molded into easy-to-use buttons, making them super-simple for chocolate production.

Andean superfruit Aguaymanto (Physalis peruviana) also known as the Goldenberry is a tasty source of vital nutrients such as protein, bioflavonoids, Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Research on these berries has provided preliminary evidence that they demonstrate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Sierra Organic Lucuma Powder is made from Lucuma is a yellow-fleshed South American fruit which packs a powerful health punch with its abundance of antioxidants, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Many say the taste of lucuma reminds them of a cross between caramel and a sweet potato.

Camu Camu Extract is made from Myrciaria dubia or Camu Camu berry which is a small red, purple and yellow fruit which originates from the Amazon rainforest of Peru. Known as “nature’s vitamin C pill”, it is one of the world's most plentiful sources of vitamin C, as much as 60 times more per serving than an orange. As Camu Camu powder is a whole food and maintains its natural properties, the body can absorb its nutrients far more effectively in comparison to an artificial Vitamin C supplement.

The Maqui berry is a deep purple berry found in the Patagonia region of Chile. Maqui berries contain a very high quantity of powerful anti-oxidants. It is widely claimed (as tested by Brunswick Laboratories in the U.S) that the maqui berry is the most anti-oxidant dense fruit on the planet.

Peruvian Carob Powder also known as Peruvian Mesquite Powder is derived from the pods of the Prosopis pallida tree, a tree native to north-western South America, i.e. the drier northern parts of Peru (e.g. desert area of Piura), southern Colombia and Ecuador. Carob Powder has a very distinct sweet chocolaty taste and intense aroma.

Sierra Organic Organic Cacao Liquor Buttons is made by grinding cacao nibs into a viscous paste. This liquid paste solidifies at room temperature and the resulting product is called Cacao Liquor or Cacao Paste. This natural cacao extract is molded into easy-to-use buttons, making them super-simple for chocolate production.

Sierra Organic Yacon Powder is a perennial daisy indigenous to the Andes mountains of Peru. The Yacon Powder is produced from the tuber of the plant. Yacon cultivation began 1200 BC. The tuber has been traditionally used by the Andean people as a natural medicine and it is currently recognized as a great source of prebiotics due to its high content of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). FOS are known to stimulate the immune system, control cholesterol and tri-glyceride levels, regulate blood sugar levels, support assimilation of minerals from the colon, helping to preserve bone mass. It is a natural sweetener, and can be consumed in smoothies, sprinkled on yogurt and muesli, desserts and pastries, etc.