Cacao Paste - Peru | Ceremonial Grade

Peruvian Criollo Cacao in Paste Form

This 100% raw cacao paste is made from unroasted, cold-pressed Criollo cacao beans from the Peruvian Amazon. Criollo is the rarest of the three main cacao varieties (alongside Forastero and Trinitario), representing less than 5% of global cacao production. Its natural character is characteristically complex: less bitter than Forastero, with subtle fruity and floral notes that cacao connoisseurs prize.

From Bean to Paste

The cacao beans are cold-processed to preserve the full spectrum of naturally occurring compounds, including theobromine, phenylethylamine (PEA), and magnesium. Theobromine is the primary alkaloid in cacao and the compound that gives Theobroma cacao its botanical name, literally 'food of the gods'. The paste format retains the natural cacao butter, making it suitable for ceremonial cacao preparation, baking, or direct use. The blocks break apart cleanly, making portioning straightforward for ceremonial use where precise amounts matter.

Wholesale Cacao for Ceremony Facilitators

Ceremonial-grade cacao paste is in growing demand among ceremony facilitators and holistic behandelaars across Europe. This Peruvian origin pairs well with our other raw cacao products, including Ecuadorian and Bolivian origins. The paste's shelf life is excellent in cool, dry conditions, and the unprocessed Criollo provenance gives it genuine distinction in a market full of generic cacao.