Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Organic Cacao Paste, 16 Oz, Pure and Rich Dark Chocolate for Gourmet Desserts, Smoothies, and For All Your DIY Decadent Chocolate Creations

I know everyone is on this ceremonial cacao trip, I thought I could save money and order some raw cacao powder and add some fat to it, but boy was I wrong. The chalkiness was still there. Decided to try this one and it actually is a great price! And the TASTE. OK, I haven’t reviewed anything in a while because it takes time. But I thought immediately, “I need to come back and let you guys know not to miss out on this.” I don’t know what the other reviewer was saying about it not being able to dissolve in hot water, because I put three wafers( they are a circular shape, They don’t match the picture, but I actually like the shape better) I put three wafers in almost boiling water, stirred it up with my fork until they melted, and then I used a frother, added some cold water to it to make it not so hot before I added my every daydose of mushroom coffee, and let me tell you this is the best morning drink I’ve had in a very long time!! The cacao taste is superb. I even ate one when it arrived. There’s no sodium in it but it was salty! You can really taste the deep flavor and the minerals in this cacao. I hope this review helps you decide.

I love this brand, I have bought it multiple times for making cacao drink and chocolates. I like how now instead of chunks they are now in the form of wafer discs so it makes it easier to weigh on my scale for accuracy in my recipes. Great flavor, great value.

I use this as part of a ceremonial cacao self-ritual. The quality of this is beyond my expectations and above that of many other cacao pastes I have tried in the past, you can tell that this is raw, organic, and fermented at a lower temperature.To prepare the cacao I start by shaving a chunk with a knife (see 1st photo). From there I prefer to blend it lukewarm with a high-speed blender with a touch of salt, cayenne pepper, and very occasionally oat milk and monkfruit if I want a less bitter experience.I also avoid adding hot water, as it will negatively affect the nutrients the cocoa provides, nor does it melt the cocoa like chocolate melts. The second photo shows how ineffective it will be if you try to melt the paste in hot water after shaving it rather than using a high-speed blender.For dosing 20-30g is considered a meditation dose, and 40-50g is considered a ceremonial dose. I would start slow as ceremonial can cause GI upset/purging if your body isn't accustomed. As far as effects, I best describe it as a gentle heart-opening experience great for self-love, love for others, and a general connection.

I started purchasing the cacao paste when TerraSoul was packaging in chunks, not disc. I found it easier to eyeball how much to cut off for my cup of hot chocolate by the chunk than the disc. The cacao is outstandingly decadent. I use goat's milk (fresh and evaporated) to make my hot chocolate. I add a bit of spice, TerraSoul Cocoa Butter (which they know have switched to disc) and vanilla. Really good.

Not what used to be in the bag. I've ordered the product 7 times. The 7th order went from delicious, full-fat cacao chunks, to highly processed cacao wafers without the fat content. Doesn't match any of the images either on the bag or the marketing photos. Disingenuous as it's the same bag as the previous product with a different product filled inside the bag. Makes me doubt the integrity of Terrasoul.

This cacao paste has become a staple at home for making hot cocoa. I’ll finely mince it, then blend it in hot water with a bit of maple syrup. It has a great dark chocolate taste.ONE MAJOR CAVEAT - do not leave these on your porch in warm or sunny weather. Cacao paste has a low melting temperature (95 F), and your chocolate will melt together if you leave it somewhere warm. I’m not knocking any stars for this item, because that is an intrinsic property of cacao paste.

I snack on this out of the bag with nuts & dried fruit (almonds, sunflower seeds, & tart cherries). Some might find it bitter but I don't. To me, it's simply straight & strong. Sometimes I also eat some 85% dark chocolate with it, for contrast. Altogether it's filling and satisfies my "sweet tooth". (Oddly, I've recently found that tart tastes satisfies that sweet tooth.) I tried another brand of cacao paste, also from Amazon, but like this brand better cause it's slightly easier on my teeth to bite into, (both are HARD) and the flavor of TerraSoul tastes ever so slightly richer to me. Is expensive stuff tho, so a star off for that. Wish it'd go on sale occasionally. Have purchased 3 times and never had a freshness issue that others have mentioned. Thanks!9/1/21 My latest (4th?) purchase was not of same quality/freshness as previous ones. Everything in bad was a lighter/powdery looking color, and there was one large chunk which seemed as though it had been melted together and reconstituted all stuck together. The texture was also different; those chunks (which I used an ice pick to separate) all had a lighter, flakier consistency. Easier on the teeth, but clearly not what it's supposed to be, my my experience with 3 previous bags, which I've enjoyed a lot (over another brand). The taste was still good, and edible, but I think it was a "bad batch".

I bought this to see if it would be a good replacement for other raw cacao (marketed as Ceremonial Cacao). It is pretty much identical and gives the same desired uplifting effects at half the cost. I will definitely purchase this again!