Raw vegan means our Cacao is crafted using plant-based ingredients with no dairy, no refined sugars, and no animal products, and is never heated above temperatures that destroy Cacao’s natural enzymes.

This keeps the Cacao’s medicine, antioxidants, and spirit intact.

We choose ingredients that are:

• Pure and intentional

• Supportive of the body rather than stressful

• Aligned with ancestral preparation methods

• Better for the planet and our communities

This is part of our commitment to decolonizing Cacao and honoring its original purpose: healing, connection, and ceremony.

“Xocolatl” comes from Nahuatl, one of the original names for Cacao, meaning “bitter water.”

Using the “X” honors:

• Indigenous origins

• Language and lineage

• The sacred traditions behind ceremonial Cacao

It is a way of remembering where this medicine comes from and respecting it.

No. Cacao is the pure, minimally processed, nutrient-rich form of the plant — often used in ceremony and traditional preparation.

Cocoa is typically processed at higher temperatures, often with additives, and loses much of its natural medicinal properties.