{"product_id":"amaru-acestral-cacao-1kg","title":"Amaru Ancestral Cacao 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% pure certified organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business. Scientifically researched and supported by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCallaghan Innovation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eresearch grant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Amaru (Quecha language - snake) in Andean cosmovision represents the Ukhu Pacha - the world below and the connection to our ancestors. This special ceremonial paste is hand-crafted from criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru, in honour of the Awajun tribe who hold the spiral cacao temple of Monte Grande in Jaen. It is organically shade-grown and hand-selected by our artisanal farmer to the best potency and quality of each block. It is blessed and provides high-vibrational energy, with reverence for Peru's ancient ceremonial cacao traditions\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ceremonial Criollo cacao has an incredible ratio of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29:1 - theobromine:caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation. Our biochemical analysis has shown it to be also potent in levels of ethanolamides (NAEs) for feelings of intense bliss, polyphenols for mental clarity and tryptophan for sensations of joy and happiness. It has a strong profile of sweet and fruity flavours absorbed from the Amazonian agroforestry in which it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an externalising cacao that brings uplifting, heart opening bliss and energising clarity. We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving movement, breath work, dance, expression, trauma release and for daily use to assist with energy, immunity, balance and well-being. Learn more about us and our ceremonial cacao \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"ceremonial cacao paste\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/ceremonial-cacao\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/amaru-Profile.jpg?v=1741752410\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensations:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUplifting, bliss, clarity, joy and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet, fruity, acidic, bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMovement, breath work, trauma release, dance, physical expression, exercise, detox, heart opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/6ErJrMv_m3E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1kg blocks hand wrapped in wax paper inside cardboard box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100% Pure organic ceremonial cacao. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET OUR AMARU CACAO FARMER ROLANDO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__16522394591ad18d8c\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/znDS4CovwDk\" height=\"400\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health Australia","offers":[{"title":"Amaru 1kg Block x1","offer_id":46805912387740,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/1086\/8892\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-04at5.13.55PM.png?v=1777949894","url":"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/products\/amaru-acestral-cacao-1kg","provider":"Seleno Health Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}