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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.

Matcha Standard Powder is the Selva Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder which is made from matcha green tea leaves harvested from the lush, rolling hills of Uji, Kyoto. Matcha green tea powder provides an unparalleled, powerful combination of minerals and nutrients.

Sierra Organic Barley Grass Powder is the leaf of the barley plant, as opposed to the grain. It is a valuable source of dietary fiber, vitamins (especially vitamin A) and trace minerals. Notably, it is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids. Barley grass is sourced from the Canterbury plains of New Zealand because of the extremely high standards of cultivation and quality control.

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.

Cacao Husk is the by-product of making Cacao Nibs from beans. The nibs go on to make cacao liquor/paste, and the husks are usually discarded. However, in recent years this product has been utilized to make cacao husk tea.

Cacao Butter 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. It is directly sourced from Peru.

Sierra Organic Acerola Powder trees thrive in the tropical climates of South America and Central America. Fruits from the tree mature to a diameter of 1 to 2 centimeters and develop into bright red cherries. Acerola Powder is made from Acerola berries which are known for having an extremely high vitamin C content, almost as much as camu camu. These cherries also contain vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, as well as beneficial carotenoids and bioflavonoids. The vitamin C found in acerola cherries is absorbed easier by the body than synthetic ascorbic acid supplements.

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.

Matcha Premium Powder is the organic premium ceremonial grade matcha green tea powder made from only the freshest first harvest matcha green tea leaves that the lush, rolling hills of Uji, Kyoto have to offer. Simply the finest organic matcha powder available.

Quinoa is a superfood which can be shown to have higher nutritional concentrations than normal foods. It can help provide the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to thrive and feel great. Sierra Organic conducts full heavy metals, microbial and pesticide analysis on all its organic superfoods range.

Sierra Organic Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica) is a member of the mint family and has gained popularity due to its nutritional benefits. Chia Seeds are a great source of protein as well as a great source of fiber with 10 grams in just 2 teaspoons.

Sierra Organic Sacha Inchi Oil is made from Sacha Inchi, also known as the Inca peanut, which is the seed of a plant that grows in the jungle highlands of Peru. Despite being a recent discovery in the western health food community, Sacha Inchi has been cultivated and used as a food source for 3,000 years by the natives of the Amazon rainforest. Sacha Inchi contain high levels of omega 3, 6, and 9, protein, alpha tocopherol vitamin E, vitamin A (carotenoids), and fiber.

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.

Sierra Organic Acai Berry Powder is made from Acai which is a purple berry obtained from palm trees that are found exclusively in the tropical regions of Central and South America. Their flavor could be described as somewhere between wild berries and cacao. Acai Berries are a rich source of omega fatty acids as well as a rich source of antioxidants amongst other beneficial nutrients.

Cacao Nibs (Raw & Sweetened with Yacon) is made by mixing cacao nibs with yacon syrup, a low G.I sweetener derived from tuberous root with proven nutritional benefits which grows in the central Andes of Peru. This combination results in a delicious low sugar, sweet chocolate alternative.

Cacao Liquor/Cacao Paste 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.

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.

Heirloom Cacao Beans: Marañon is obtained from Theobroma cacao, also known as the cacao tree or cacao tree, is a small evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Its seeds, cacao beans, are used to make cacao mass, cacao powder, and chocolate. Sierra Organic goes directly to the best source of Peruvian cacao, the Amazon rainforest and partners directly with cacao growing cooperatives.

Boabab powder is a superfood which can be shown to have higher nutritional concentrations than normal foods. It can help provide the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to thrive and feel great. Sierra Organic conducts full heavy metals, microbial and pesticide analysis on all its organic superfoods range.

Sierra Organic Wheatgrass Powder is made from the cotyledons of the common wheat plant. It is cultivated all over the world and possesses greater nutritional value than wheat itself. It is abundant in dietary fiber, vitamins, particularly vitamin E, and minerals. It also a source of protein. Wheat grass is sourced from the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand because of the extremely high standards of cultivation.

Cacao Nibs are fragments of cacao beans that are obtained from the process of cracking and peeling cacao beans. Cacao Nibs can be either raw (whereby the beans are not heated above 42°C) or roasted at temperatures exceeding 100°C.

The raw Sacha Inchi Powder is made from the seeds of a Peruvian superfood called Plukenetia volubilis. These tiny, nutrient-dense seeds form within the star-shaped seed pods of this Amazonian jungle plant. These organically grown seeds are sustainably cultivated and harvested in the highlands of Peru.

Sierra Organic Sacha Inchi Nuts is made from Sacha Inchi, also known as the Inca peanut, is the seed of a plant that grows in the jungle highlands of Peru. Despite being a recent discovery in the western health food community, Sacha Inchi has been cultivated and used as a food source for 3,000 years by the natives of the Amazon rainforest. The fruit that these seeds grow in is inedible, but when lightly roasted the seeds take on a nutty flavor. Sacha Inchi contain high levels of omega 3, 6, and 9, protein, alpha tocopherol vitamin E, vitamin A (carotenoids), and fiber.

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.

Heirloom Cacao Beans: Chuncho is obtained from Theobroma cacao, also known as the cacao tree or cacao tree, is a small evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Its seeds, cacao beans, are used to make cacao mass, cacao powder, and chocolate. Sierra Organic goes directly to the best source of Peruvian cacao, the Amazon rainforest and partners directly with cacao growing cooperatives.

The process of extracting cacao butter from the cacao liquor/paste, leaves behind a by-product called the cacao “cake”. This cacao “cake” is milled/pulverized and turned into a fine powder called Cacao Powder.

Sierra Organic Purple Corn or Purple Maize is variety of flint maize (Zea mays indurata) originating from Peru. It gets its distinct color due to its high content of anthocyanins, a particularly potent antioxidant. Purple Corn has been consumed for thousands of years by native Peruvians. Some claim the harsh environment of the Peruvian Andes forced this type of corn to become particularly hardy and increase its immune capacity in order to survive.

Spirulina Powder is made from Spirulina which is a type of photosynthesising bacteria known as cyanobacteria. It's extremely rich nutritional content includes high quantities of protein, B vitamins and iron, as well as healthy amounts of vitamins K and E and numerous minerals.