The Dark Side of Cacao

It’s a delicious treat the world over, luxury… pure indulgence, decadent and delicious Chocolate. But what if I told you there was a Dark Side of Cacao.

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You like cacao? You want to eat cacao? You’d better be sure to read this!

The path from bean to bar (unless Organic) can be riddled with MANY Health Risks.

As with lots of ‘conventional farming’ methods, many synthetic chemicals are used in ‘conventional’ cacao farming (it’s odd that ‘conventional farming’ means it uses synthetic chemicals… slippery linguistic-deception at play).

BUT there is something possibly far more disturbing… a risky experiment in your chocolate bar is happening!

Many of the synthetic chemicals currently used in ‘conventional’ cacao production are know to contribute to ‘Toxic Build Up‘ in the body.

Dark Side Conventional Cacao Farming includes:

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Organophosphates: insecticides targeting the nervous system of insects… they also disrupt our nervous systems (and up the animal food chain from the insects – killing birds and other larger fauna).

In humans these Organophosphates can cause a range of symptoms, from mild symptoms like headaches, dizziness and nausea, to long-term neurological issues!

Fungicides: These are Endocrine* disruptors, ingesting these leads to hormonal imbalances and developmental issues in humans.

*Your Endocrine System is a complex network of glands and organs… that are best NOT disrupted by synthetic chemicals.

And NOW there there is a new Risky Experiment in Your Chocolate Bar!

Vaccines: New vaccines are being used on Cacao Trees! This is a novel approach for plants, and it’s long-term effects are unknown.

Do you want to be part of the experiential?

More Reasons to Choose Organic Cacao

Just one more reasons to Choose Organic to ensure you are free from the uncertainties of these unproven ‘novel’ technologies for your safety and Peace of Mind.

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While regulations do limit the use of these chemicals… the combined effect of multiple chemicals, the ‘Toxic Load’ on our health is not fully understood.

Choosing organic cacao helps to limit your overall exposure to the toxic cocktail effects from multiple sources.

That’s why were going beyond simply chemical free… and the Garden of Dreams ‘Holy Cacao’ is:

Single Indian Origin (Grown in Karnataka)

100% Certified Organic

Non-Alkalized

Check out a FULL list of our current 100% Organic ingredients: Certified Organic

Did you know that most Cacao is Alkalized?

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Alkalizing is a process that involves treating cacao with a solution like Potassium Carbonate to alter it.

This artificial process removes many of the beneficial polysaccharides, minerals, etc… and makes the cacao powder look darker.

It’s not an added colour (although some cacao does have artificial colours added too… and artificial flavours!)… rather Alkalizing the cacao chemically alters it, making it darker.

We Believe Mother Nature knows best and so that’s what we present to you.

All of our chocolate offerings (cakes, smoothies and ice creams) use our own 100% Organic, Non-Alkalised Cacao.

Enjoy in The Garden of Dreams Cafe, Arambol, North Goa – Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

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