Ingredients  (Organic, Non-GMO, Wild Harvested, All-Natural)

Good Cacao™ Superfood Chocolate® uses over 97% certified organic ingredients that we source from around the world. For our Superfood Chocolate® line, we begin the process with Single Origin, USDA Certified Organic, Ecuadorian Cacao (Good Cacao™ uses certified USDA Organic ingredients whenever possible) - the remaining percentage is always organic, or Non-GMO plant-based ingredients (algae, extracts, etc.) that are nutraceutically based and therefore not capable of being certified by current NOP regulations. We are pushing to change those regulations over time, as we firmly believe that the inclusion of naturally derived, and naturally extracted (water, CO2) ingredients should be allowed under the 95%+ organic certification process. Rest assured, that Good Cacao™ Superfood Chocolate® will always use certified USDA Organic ingredients when possible, and we always supports fair trade principles when making our purchase decisions.

The term Organic refers to the way agricultural products - foods and fibers - are grown and processed. It is an ecological system of management that at its core relies on a healthy rich soil to produce strong plants that resist pests and diseases. Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemicals in favor of more “earth friendly” practices that work in harmony with nature and preserve biological diversity. Because organic practices recognize and respect the powerful nature of antibiotics, organic practices protect human health in the long term. Organic practices prohibit the use of hormones, antibiotics, GMO’s or other animal drugs in animal feed for the purpose of stimulating the growth or production of livestock. Pesticides pose special concerns to children because of their high metabolisms and low body weights. More than 1 million children between the ages of 1 and 5 ingest at least 15 pesticides every day from fruits and vegetables. More than 600,000 of these children eat a daily dose of organophosphate insecticides, and 61,000 eat doses that exceed benchmark levels by a factor of 10 or more. Organic practices protect us from these statistics rising even higher.

Growing the annual U.S. organic food sales to 10% of our total consumption, would improve our personal health by lowering the incidence of neuro-developmental problems in children, including ADHD and autism. Abnormal neuro-development in children can be caused by pre-natal and early life exposures to pesticides and chemicals that contaminate our food chain. 10% will also lower the number of pre-term deliveries each year - prematurity is now an epidemic in the United States, affecting one in eight babies. It is a leading cause of developmental problems, and death, in babies. By eating organic, we could virtually eliminate dietary exposures to insecticides known to be developmental neurotoxins. The massive rise in obesity, diabetes, autism, developmental problems, early sexual maturity in teens, ADHD, and much more, is thought to be directly linked to our exposure to these harsh chemicals, hormones, GMO’s, and antibiotics. Why are children at greater risk? First, they ingest more food and water per pound of body weight than adults, so any exposure is greater in proportion to their size. Second, these chemicals are more harmful to the developing organs and bodily systems in children. Commit to 10% organic, and lead our children toward change.

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