Ingredient

Raw Organic Cacao Paste

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cacao paste as the primary ingredient in chocolate products, providing a rich, …

What it is

Raw organic cacao paste is made from whole, unroasted cacao beans that have been fermented, dried, and ground into a thick liquid. It is the base ingredient for chocolate and contains the cocoa solids and cocoa butter from the cacao bean. The paste is often referred to as 'chocolate liquor' but contains no alcohol.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cacao paste as the primary ingredient in chocolate products, providing a rich, complex chocolate flavor and aroma. It is also used in baked goods, desserts, and confectionery to impart a deep chocolate taste and contribute to texture.

Health notes

Cacao paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its use as a food ingredient. It contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that have been studied for potential antioxidant effects. JECFA has evaluated cacao products, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake. Evidence on the health effects of cacao consumption is mixed and ongoing.

Allergen info

Cacao paste is not derived from one of the nine FDA major allergens. It is naturally gluten-free.

Products containing Raw Organic Cacao Paste

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Quanta Press Incorporated Mint Minis Organic Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 560kcal 7.5Protein 37.5Fat 45Carbs Can-Dles Int. Corp. Inc. Agami Superfoods, Raw Aztec Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut, Vanilla, Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 560kcal 8Protein 48Fat 32Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Goji Chocolate Bars Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 536kcal 7.5Protein 34.0Fat 50.9Carbs Can-Dles Int. Corp. Inc. Agami Superfoods, Raw Incan Chocolate, Peppermint, Yacon, Peppermint, Yacon Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 560kcal 8Protein 48Fat 24Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Organic Chocolate, Mint Chocolate High in saturated fat — 27% DV per serving 558kcal 7.5Protein 37.7Fat 47.2Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Organic Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 27% DV per serving 547kcal 7.5Protein 37.7Fat 47.2Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Vita Organic Foods, Organic Chocolate, Orange Almond, Orange Almond Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 558kcal 7.5Protein 37.7Fat 45.3Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Organic Chocolate, Peanut Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 558kcal 7.5Protein 37.7Fat 45.3Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Organic Chocolate, Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 27% DV per serving 558kcal 7.5Protein 37.7Fat 47.2Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Vita Organic Foods, Original Cacao Minis Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 575kcal 10Protein 37.5Fat 45Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Vita Organic Foods, Organic Chocolate 72% Raw Cocao Goji Minis Chocolate 535kcal 7.5Protein 32.5Fat 50Carbs Quanta Press Incorporated Vita Organic Foods, Coconut Minis Chocolate 560kcal 7.5Protein 37.5Fat 45Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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