What Does Ceremonial Cacao Contain?
                                
                                
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                                Over 4,000 years ago, ancient Olmec civilizations first cultivated cacao, revering it as the "food of the gods". Today, many people ask: what does ceremonial cacao contain that makes it so different from processed chocolate? The answer lies in its minimal processing, which preserves a robust spectrum of natural compounds, minerals, and mood-enhancing molecules.