{"title":"Ceremonial Cacao","description":"Cacao is a sacred plant medicine from Peru, well known for it's heart-opening, bliss-inducing qualities. We source our cacao directly from our farmer friends in Peru. Here is our proud collection of cacao products.","products":[{"product_id":"traditional-molinillo-ceremonial-cacao-whisk","title":"Cacao Whisk -  Molinillo","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with sustainable Alder tree wood and naturally darkened and decorated by the frictional rubbing of pine wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artisanal wooden molinillo stirrer is made with love and care by our Mexican family friends following\u003cstrong\u003e five generations of practice and knowledge. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelenoHealth\/videos\/1358889854534540\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeet our makers here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eEmulsifies the fat in the cacao to create a creamy drink and allows infusion of your heart intention during  ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeat resistant, dishwasher safe, non-toxic, 100% natural. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot painted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from 5 different sizes based on your cacao mixing needs. 15cm - ideal for 1 person (1 cup). 23cm - ideal for 2-5 people (1 bowl). 35cm - ideal for 5-20 people (large vessel). 38cm - ideal for practitioners 20+ people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet Juan Alonso - our Master Molinillo (Cacao Whisk) Crafter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5gp6zoQd3s\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__f8505233-d6be-4769-b03c-c5059f2f55cc\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":39567620473012,"sku":"MOL15","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23cm","offer_id":39567620538548,"sku":"MOL23","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35cm","offer_id":39567620571316,"sku":"MOL35","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceremonial Black 35cm","offer_id":39567620604084,"sku":"MOL35b","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceremonial Master Molinillo 38cm","offer_id":39567620636852,"sku":"MOL38","price":159.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/SelenoHealth_Molinillo_Group_Front.png?v=1654838101"},{"product_id":"cacao-butter-drops","title":"Organic Premium Cacao Butter Drops - 250g","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% pure organic, single-origin, premium cacao butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade only from virgin crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our cacao butter is fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste then pressing to separate the cacao mass from the rich butter following ancient traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe provide the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest quality, pure cacao butter so you can feel the love too!\u003c\/strong\u003e We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ck1o4a8ZNEU\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is \u003cstrong\u003eartisinally grown, fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e (below 50oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pure organic cacao butter drops – premium grade. Ideal for hot chocolates, cooking, baking, raw treats, keto bites, or cosmetic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250g in cardboard cylinders. Butter size may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":40724692762804,"sku":"CBD250","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg bulk bag","offer_id":40724692795572,"sku":"CBD5K","price":599.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Compostable Refill Packs","offer_id":42832163307700,"sku":"CBD250-R","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ceremonial_amaru_butter.jpg?v=1740461211"},{"product_id":"chocolate-maca-powder","title":"Organic Activated Chocolate Maca Powder","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOur authentic Peruvian organic maca is personally sourced by us from our farm in the mountains of Junin, Peru.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is socially responsible with 50c per bag donated directly to our charity fund to support the local community of San Jose de Quero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is organic certified and ethically sourced direct farm to table. All the steps we take are to create a sustainable method of trade that benefits all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce harvested our maca is naturally dried for 3 months at altitude, then activated (pressure heated) to remove the starch and bacteria before being combined with 30% organic Peruvian cacao from the jungles of northern Peru to create an even more potent antioxidant superfood with a rich chocolate flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see the process of how each batch is produced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tEZX1dEHXJQ\u0026amp;t=1s\"\u003eview here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaken daily Chocolate Maca has the ability to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost vitality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFight Fatigue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance hormones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove mood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat menopause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance male and female health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove cognitive function and mental health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 30% raw organic cacao powder, 70% activated organic yellow maca powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo purchase this product in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/maca\/products\/organic-activated-chocolate-maca\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia please click here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Purchase this product in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshboughton.com\/product-page\/copy-of-organic-activated-gelatinized-chocolate-maca-500-gram\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States or Canada click here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET OUR MACA FARMERS - FLORENCIO AND YRAIDA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLearn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__165223622994547e28\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/FLORENCIO-AND-YRAIDA_6f78a5e5-66ba-47ac-8ccd-f1a8220fb3e2.jpg?v=1678061431\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fmp6VAdb7OA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":39571530547380,"sku":"CM500","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":39571530514612,"sku":"CM125","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/chocolate_maca_bundle.jpg?v=1709599720"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-paste-drops","title":"ORGANIC AMARU CEREMONIAL CACAO PASTE DROPS - 250G OR 5KG","description":"\u003ch3\u003e100% pure organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur ceremonial Criollo cacao drops are from our Amaru cacao. They have an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine:caffeine meaning they give you long-lasting sustained energy without the crash. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade only from the \u003cstrong\u003evirgin crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our ceremonial cacao is a fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste following ancient traditions. It contains all the antioxidants and bioactive of the whole bean, with beautiful rich aromatic oils to make a therapeutic, creamy elixir once mixed into hot water. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested and shown to contain the highest levels of theobromine (uplifting),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ethanolamides (bliss), tryptophan (joy), tryptamine (euphoria), phenylethylamine (satisfaction), polyphenols (clarity), magnesium (stress), zinc (immune) and other essential minerals. The most therapeutic quality cacao you can find, ideal for ceremonial use and health benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the highest quality, pure ceremonial cacao so you can feel the love too! We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavor-rich cacao possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/qNeMC2jqjcI?feature=share\"\u003esee \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Our cacao is \u003cstrong\u003eartisanally grown, fermented and dried\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u0026lt;50 deg), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested use: Add 6-8 drops (25-30g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/f3LrswvpzYk\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePackaging - 250g of drops in sealed bags inside cardboard tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003ebefore ordering.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. If you would like more guidance on if this cacao is right for you then please contact us with what you are looking for and we can chat about which cacao is best suited. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"1 x 250g Tube","offer_id":40559776727220,"sku":"CPD250","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg bulk bag","offer_id":40559776759988,"sku":"CPD5K","price":549.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Packs","offer_id":42832161472692,"sku":"CPD250-R","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/MPLE1386.jpg?v=1758616508"},{"product_id":"raw-cacao-nibs","title":"Organic Criollo Raw Cacao Nibs","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Pure Organic, Single-Origin, Raw Cacao Nibs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is fermented and sun dried, before being de-husked and shredded into small nibs, following ancient traditions. It is packed with bioactive ethanolamides, tryptophan, tryptamine, phenylethylamine, polyphenols, magnesium, zinc and other essential minerals, with beautiful rich aromatic flavour. We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ck1o4a8ZNEU\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Our cacao is artisinally grown, fermented and dried (below 47oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to download a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/nibs_recipe.pdf?v=1623456715\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efree cacao nib recipe idea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e250g in cardboard cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2kg in a bulk bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Pure organic raw cacao nibs. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTested and safe for heavy metals including cadmium and lead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003ca title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shippingandreturnspolicy\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":39571604701364,"sku":"RCN250","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":39571604734132,"sku":"RCN2K","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g - Compostable Refill Packs","offer_id":42832167239860,"sku":"RCN250-R","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ceremonial_amaru_nibs.jpg?v=1740461214"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-paste-peru-1kg","title":"Amaru (Snake) Organic Ceremonial Cacao Paste Block - 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% pure certified organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business. Scientifically researched and supported by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCallaghan Innovation\u003c\/a\u003e research grant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Amaru (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuecha language - snake) in Andean cosmovision represents the Ukhu Pacha - the world below and the connection to our ancestors. This special ceremonial paste is hand-crafted from criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru, in honour of the Awajun tribe who hold the spiral cacao temple of Monte Grande in Jaen. It is organically shade-grown and hand-selected by our artisanal farmer to the best potency and quality of each block. It is blessed and provides high-vibrational energy, with reverence for Peru's ancient ceremonial cacao traditions\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ceremonial Criollo cacao has an incredible ratio of \u003cstrong\u003e29:1 - theobromine:caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation. Our biochemical analysis has shown it to be also potent in levels of ethanolamides (NAEs) for feelings of intense bliss, polyphenols for mental clarity and tryptophan for sensations of joy and happiness. It has a strong profile of sweet and fruity flavours absorbed from the Amazonian agroforestry in which it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an externalising cacao that brings uplifting, heart opening bliss and energising clarity. We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving movement, breath work, dance, expression, trauma release and for daily use to assist with energy, immunity, balance and well-being. Learn more about us and our ceremonial cacao \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"ceremonial cacao paste\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/ceremonial-cacao\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/amaru-Profile.jpg?v=1741752410\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensations: \u003c\/strong\u003eUplifting, bliss, clarity, joy and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet, fruity, acidic, bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for: \u003c\/strong\u003eMovement, breath work, trauma release, dance, physical expression, exercise, detox, heart opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/6ErJrMv_m3E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1kg blocks hand wrapped in wax paper inside cardboard box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100% Pure organic ceremonial cacao. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\/products\/peruvian-organic-raw-criollo-ceremonial-cacao-paste\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET OUR AMARU CACAO FARMER ROLANDO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__16522394591ad18d8c\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/znDS4CovwDk\" height=\"400\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. If you would like more guidance on if this cacao is right for you then please contact us with what you are looking for and we can chat about which cacao is best suited. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"1 block of 1kg","offer_id":41260908544180,"sku":"RCP1K","price":124.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/IMG_6300.heic?v=1715850571"},{"product_id":"organic-raw-cacao-powder","title":"Organic Criollo Raw Cacao Powder","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% pure organic, single-origin, raw cacao powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is fermented and sun dried, before being milled and pressed to seperate the butter from the cacao mass, following ancient traditions. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is packed with bioactive ethanolamides, tryptophan, tryptamine, phenylethylamine, polyphenols, magnesium, zinc and other essential minerals, with \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful rich aromatic flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe personally source our beans from Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ck1o4a8ZNEU\"\u003esee \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is artisinally grown, fermented and dried (below 47oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":39601944887476,"sku":"RC250","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg Bulk bag","offer_id":39601944920244,"sku":"RC2K","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Compostable Refill Packs","offer_id":42832164946100,"sku":"RC250-R","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ceremonial_amaru_powder.jpg?v=1740461202"},{"product_id":"cacao-ceremony-facilitator-purchase","title":"Online Intermediate Cacao Training : Level 2 Cacao Deepening","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Course: Cacao Deepening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your cacao skills with our Intermediate Cacao Ceremony Training, a comprehensive course designed for those with foundational knowledge. This program offers an in-depth study of advanced ceremonial cacao preparation, ritual techniques, and cultural insights through a blend of online modules and live virtual workshops. By the end of this course you will feel empowered to create your own powerful rituals and begin to share cacao with others with reverence, unlocking it’s full health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning 16-20 hours, it includes 10-12 hours of self-paced online learning—divided into three sections: \u003cbr\u003e-Section 1 covers ancestral wisdom, cosmovision, story-telling, energetics, the 5 elements, tribes, temples, preparation and uses, \u003cbr\u003e-Section 2 explores the production and products of cacao, farming, agroforestry, biodiversity, varieties, processing, profiling and contraindications with FAQs, and \u003cbr\u003e-Section 3 delves into the science, biochemistry, neuroscience and application of traditions in the modern context. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, 6 hours of interactive live online small group sessions provide with our teachers provides a comprehensive understanding and chance to ask those much needed, questions. It also provides a chance to test your knowledge and share with other students your experiences and insights. We offer multiple dates for online calls each month so you can attend when it is right for you, the rest of the course you can complete in your own time. Assessment is via submission of a course workbook that you complete as you go. Once completed you will receive your certificate of completion and are able to submit an application for wholesale cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/community.selenohealth.com\/c\/intermediate-course\/\" title=\"Cacao ceremony training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSee full course details here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat - online pre-recorded classes, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elive webinar content.\u003cbr\u003eAssessment - written and live online group discussion.\u003cbr\u003eRequirements for completion - a minimum understanding of the foundational properties as assessed by written assessments and knowledge sharing during group discussions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Steps -\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase course -\u0026gt; Receive links to join circle group -\u0026gt; Log in and watch the course videos -\u0026gt; Complete assessment tests -\u0026gt;  Join any of our monthly live 2-hour calls for each section -\u0026gt; After completing all the calls finalise your assessment answers and submit -\u0026gt; Await results and graduation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a4riZZvJ2RQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40375546380468,"sku":"CWKSHP","price":499.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/Cacaoceremonytraining.jpg?v=1629021663"},{"product_id":"uturunku-ceremonial-cacao-paste-500g","title":"Uturunku (Jaguar) Ceremonial Cacao Paste Block - 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% pure raw, stone-ground ceremonial cacao paste unrefined, nothing added. No fillers, additives, sweeteners, stabilisers, alkalising, tempering or high temperature heating. Just pure organic ancestral cacao, made the way it used to be for the last 7000 years in Peru.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur UTURUNKU is a rare Ceremonial Cacao paste crafted from indigenous ancestral Cacao in Peru. Uturunku honours the Chavín de Huántar ceremonial temple that represents the jaguar and the world of the Kay Pacha - the here and now. It is a calming and embodied cacao that takes us inwards to connect deeply with our higher self and tunes us into the frequency of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eembodiment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emeditation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econnection, awakening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and for daily ritual to assist with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efeeling present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econnected, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eimproving mental health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclarity, guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emind-body-spirit balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe highly suggest doing your own research prior to using any supplement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn more about us and our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/ceremonial-cacao\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eceremonial cacao here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/uturunku-Profile.jpg?v=1741752457\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensations: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntense satisfaction, embodiment, connection, spiritual awakening, joy and happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavours: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEarthy, nutty, fruity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmbodiment, sound journeying, journaling, meditation, spiritual awakening, internal journeying, mindfulness, connecting to the natural world, enhancing dream states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREAL RESULTS, FROM REAL PEOPLE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Wow, this cacao is so sweet and tender. I instantly felt the effect it makes me feel so warm and full of love. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/6ErJrMv_m3E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Shave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 500g blocks hand wrapped in wax paper inside a cardboard box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 100% Pure organic ceremonial cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eView shipping rates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shippingandreturnspolicy\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET OUR UTURUNKU CACAO FARMER - ARTURO PEREZ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLearn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__fa37dfdd-a347-436d-a0fd-e005376b23a5\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C51kCnRx43Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. If you would like more guidance on if this cacao is right for you then please contact us with what you are looking for and we can chat about which cacao is best suited. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"1 Block","offer_id":41220206788788,"sku":"UT500","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/SelenoHealth_Cacao_Block_Uturunku_Top_Closed.png?v=1742980850"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Seleno Health Gift Cards - Give the Gift of Good Health and Wellbeing","description":"\u003cp\u003eShopping for a gift but don't know what to get? Give someone you love the gift of health with these awesome Seleno Health store gift cards. Available for purchase on any products with a dollar for dollar exchange in our online store, including on sale items. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can choose from our premium quality maca powder, ceremonial cacao range, accessories, immunity supplements or even our online training programs and courses. There's truly something for everyone. Choose from  $50, $100 or $250 value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll gift cards have a 12 month expiry date from date of purchase. Can be used for multiple purchases if the value amount is not reached.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"NZ$50.00","offer_id":41285780570292,"sku":"41285780570292","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NZ$100.00","offer_id":41285780603060,"sku":"41285780603060","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NZ$250.00","offer_id":41285780635828,"sku":"41285780635828","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/3-gift-cards.png?v=1649148293"},{"product_id":"cacao-combo","title":"Cacao Combo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan't decide which cacao to choose? Why not get both! This special bundle contains one 500g block of Uturunku (Jaguar) Ceremonial Cacao Paste and one 1Kg block of Amaru (Snake) Ceremonial Cacao Paste, each with its own unique flavour and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUturunku (Jaguar) Ceremonial Cacao Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for its rich and indulgent flavour profile, featuring earthy, nutty, and fruity undertones. When you prepare your cup of ceremonial cacao, you'll experience only pure joy and happiness with each sip without an \"unpleasant\" aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmaru (Snake) Ceremonial Cacao Paste \u003c\/strong\u003eis an externalizing cacao that brings uplifting, heart-opening bliss, and energising clarity. It has sweet, fruity, and acidic flavours that are perfect for movement, breath work, dance, physical expression, and exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTogether, these two cacao pastes give you the best of both worlds: a deep connection to the spirit realm and an energising presence in the physical world. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor US based customers please purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rooted-nutrition.com\/product-page\/seleno-health-cacao-combo\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor Australian customers please purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42104465129652,"sku":"UTRCP","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/CACAOPASTEBLOCK-Combo1.png?v=1673910246"},{"product_id":"cup","title":"Uturunku Ceremonial cacao cups","description":"Made from sustainably sourced bamboo. 250mL volume, perfect for your ceremonial cacao elixirs. 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Now you can incorporate cacao into all our your day, in every form. Nibs for your breakfast or teas, creamy rich \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f3LrswvpzYk\u0026amp;list=PLyri3USFmYF2iKuzhQhLeWYasPQh13HXK\u0026amp;index=2\"\u003eceremonial cacao elixirs\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e butter for your \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jm8idi7uhWE\u0026amp;list=PLyri3USFmYF0VJPVLJpqx2Wmv83sRIfiw\u0026amp;index=7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhite chocolate maca latte\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or raw slices and baking and cacao powder for your \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eLAFr5EAKgU\u0026amp;list=PLyri3USFmYF0VJPVLJpqx2Wmv83sRIfiw\u0026amp;index=9\"\u003echocolate maca smoothies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or chocolate cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our cacao is 100% organic and direct from the farm in Tocache to your table. It is rescue cacao that is directly supporting the farmers, communities, environment in which it grows and helping resuce the ancient traditions of cacao in Peru - learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/cacao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erescue cacao here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor US based customers please order \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rooted-nutrition.com\/product-page\/seleno-health-bean-to-butter-cacao-five-ways-pack\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42211731996852,"sku":"4cacao","price":123.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/CacaoSampler_2.jpg?v=1709598221"},{"product_id":"ancient-master-plant-recipe-guide-cacao-maca","title":"Ancient Master Plant Recipe Guide - Cacao \u0026 Maca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAccess your FREE Maca \u0026amp; Cacao Recipe Guide by clicking the link below \u0026amp; downloading it to your device.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/Seleno_Health_Ancient_Master_Plant_Recipe_Guide.pdf?v=1684109701\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaca and Cacao Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWant to know our signature creamy Ceremonial Cacao recipe? Or different ways to build Maca into your daily routine? From traditional to tasty, we’ve compiled 25 of our favourite recipes made with Cacao and\/or Maca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRECIPES INCLUDE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDecadent Ceremonial Cacao Elixr (as loved at festivals and events nationwide!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditional Maca Incan Tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaca Hummus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCacao Black Bean Brownies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCacao Corn Gorditas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeruvian Mountain Stew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHave a recipe you’d like to share? Tag or DM us on Instagram @seleno.health or email to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:helen@selenohealth.com\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehelen@selenohealth.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42250487693492,"sku":"42250487693492","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/products\/Ancient-Master-Plant-Recipe-Guide---Cacao-_-Maca.jpg?v=1681871116"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-guide","title":"Ceremonial Cacao Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccess your FREE Ceremonial Cacao Guide by clicking the link below \u0026amp; downloading it to your device.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/SH_Ceremonial_Cacao_Guide_26_Pages.pdf?v=1684723404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Cacao Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis comprehensive guide outlines the traditional ceremonial practices, as well as offers insights into how to create a ceremony unique to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHave a recipe you’d like to share? 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Our pack includes all the necessary items to create a memorable and heart-opening experience at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bundle includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Uturunku (Jaguar) Ceremonial Cacao Paste (500g)\u003c\/strong\u003e: this rare cacao paste is crafted from indigenous ancestral cacao in Peru. Uturunku is a calming and embodied cacao, perfect for ceremonies involving embodiment, sound, meditation, connection, awakening, and daily rituals for feeling present and connected, improving mental health, clarity, guidance, and mind-body-spirit balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 15cm Molinillo (Cacao Whisk)\u003c\/strong\u003e: made with sustainable Alder tree wood and decorated through the rubbing of pine wood, this artisanal wooden stirrer is a product of five generations of practice and knowledge from our Mexican family friends. 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No fillers, additives, sweeteners, stabilisers, alkalising, tempering or high temperature heating. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJust pure organic ancestral cacao, made the way it used to be for the last 7000 years in Peru.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUturunku honours the Chavín de Huántar ceremonial temple that represents the jaguar and the world of the Kay Pacha—the here and now. It is a calming and embodied cacao that takes us inward to connect deeply with our higher self and tunes us into the frequency of the natural world. It is a low stimulant cacao so can be used in the afternoon and evening with too much stimulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend these drops for use at home or in ceremonies involving embodiment, sound, meditation, connection, awakening, and daily ritual to assist with feeling present and connected, improving mental health, clarity, guidance, mind-body-spirit balance, and energy maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSensations: intense satisfaction, embodiment, connection, spiritual awakening, rejuvenation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavors: rich, earthy, floral, nutty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for: ceremonial use, internal journeying, meditation, mindfulness practices, connecting to inner wisdom, enhancing dream states, entourage with other mind-altering plant medicines .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggested use: Add 4-5 drops (20-25g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. Each drop weighs 4-5g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor US based customers please order from our US distributor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rooted-nutrition.com\/product-page\/uturunku-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor Australian customer please order from our Australian store \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\/products\/uturunku-cacao-paste-drops\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. 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A rare Amazonian superfood revered for centuries for its remarkable benefits on the mind and body. This unique ingredient comes from the fruit of an ancient, sacred 10 million year old tree, that once was Cacao but evolved into a its own distinct species deep in the Amazon rainforest. Macambo grows around cacao in Peru, towering above and shading it from the sun, like a protector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts brain-like shape is a delightful coincidence, mirroring its ability to boost mental clarity and focus. It promotes gut-brain harmony and wellbeing. Savour the nutty richness of these beans, while nourishing your body with a powerful source of protein, fibre, and healthy fats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhance focus, memory, and mental clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Wellness:\u003c\/strong\u003e High in fibre and restorative for a happy gut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with protein, fibre, and omega-9 fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMood-Enhancing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains compounds that naturally uplift your mood and mental wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Energy Boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revitalise your day without the caffeine jitters and with less theobromine than regular Cacao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to consume: Enjoy straight from the bag, crumbled over desserts, or sprinkled on salads for a unique flavour twist. Blend with water or plant milks to create a delicious nutty hot or cold beverage. Grind into a paste and add to desserts, baking, sweets or savoury dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have a limited amount of Macambo available exclusively online - while stocks last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor US based customers please order from our US distributor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rooted-nutrition.com\/product-page\/seleno-health-macambo-beans-200-grams\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43289413288116,"sku":"MC200","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/MacamboBeansA1.png?v=1718590804"},{"product_id":"organic-amaru-ceremonial-cacao-paste-drops-5kg","title":"ORGANIC AMARU CEREMONIAL CACAO PASTE DROPS - 5kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e100% pure organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur ceremonial Criollo cacao drops are from our Amaru cacao. They have an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine:caffeine meaning they give you long-lasting sustained energy without the crash. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade only from the \u003cstrong\u003evirgin crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our ceremonial cacao is a fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste following ancient traditions. It contains all the antioxidants and bioactive of the whole bean, with beautiful rich aromatic oils to make a therapeutic, creamy elixir once mixed into hot water. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested and shown to contain the highest levels of theobromine (uplifting),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ethanolamides (bliss), tryptophan (joy), tryptamine (euphoria), phenylethylamine (satisfaction), polyphenols (clarity), magnesium (stress), zinc (immune) and other essential minerals. The most therapeutic quality cacao you can find, ideal for ceremonial use and health benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the highest quality, pure ceremonial cacao so you can feel the love too! We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavor-rich cacao possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/qNeMC2jqjcI?feature=share\"\u003esee \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Our cacao is \u003cstrong\u003eartisanally grown, fermented and dried\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u0026lt;50 deg), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested use: Add 6-8 drops (25-30g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/f3LrswvpzYk\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePackaging - 250g of drops in sealed bags inside cardboard tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003ebefore ordering.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. If you would like more guidance on if this cacao is right for you then please contact us with what you are looking for and we can chat about which cacao is best suited. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"5kg bulk bag","offer_id":43845456330932,"sku":"CPD5K","price":549.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/IMG-0634.heic?v=1758616508"},{"product_id":"organic-uturunku-ceremonial-cacao-paste-drops-2kg","title":"ORGANIC UTURUNKU CEREMONIAL CACAO PASTE DROPS - 2kg","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur Uturunku Cacao now comes in convenient Cacao Drops form, making it even easier to incorporate into your daily routine. 100% pure raw, stone-ground ceremonial cacao paste unrefined, nothing added. No fillers, additives, sweeteners, stabilisers, alkalising, tempering or high temperature heating. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJust pure organic ancestral cacao, made the way it used to be for the last 7000 years in Peru.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUturunku honours the Chavín de Huántar ceremonial temple that represents the jaguar and the world of the Kay Pacha—the here and now. It is a calming and embodied cacao that takes us inward to connect deeply with our higher self and tunes us into the frequency of the natural world. It is a low stimulant cacao so can be used in the afternoon and evening with too much stimulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend these drops for use at home or in ceremonies involving embodiment, sound, meditation, connection, awakening, and daily ritual to assist with feeling present and connected, improving mental health, clarity, guidance, mind-body-spirit balance, and energy maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSensations: intense satisfaction, embodiment, connection, spiritual awakening, rejuvenation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavours: rich, earthy, floral, nutty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for: ceremonial use, internal journeying, meditation, mindfulness practices, connecting to inner wisdom, enhancing dream states, entourage with other mind-altering plant medicines .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggested use: Add 4-5 drops (20-25g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. Each drop weighs 5g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor US based customers please order from our US distributor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rooted-nutrition.com\/product-page\/uturunku-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor Australian customer please order from our Australian store \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\/products\/uturunku-cacao-paste-drops\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this product is handmade by our special farming family in Peru. Each drop is carefully crafted and moulded into a disc wafer. As our cacao is raw an un-tempered every batch can differ slightly with flavour and texture. We ensure the quality through biochemical testing of key bioactives and also safety through testing of heavy metals like cadmium. It is pure, raw, organic, artisanal cacao, hand crafted, unrefined and packed with therapeutic goodness. It is different to chocolate in many ways from the texture, taste, purity, quality, safety and the health benefits. If you would like more guidance on if this cacao is right for you then please contact us with what you are looking for and we can chat about which cacao is best suited. NB - This product comes without a nutritional information label, if you would like this info on this please contact us and we can supply. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"2kg Drops","offer_id":43845456691380,"sku":"UT2K","price":329.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/UT2K.jpg?v=1740460774"},{"product_id":"organic-premium-cacao-butter-drops-5kg","title":"Organic Premium Cacao Butter Drops - 5kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% pure organic, single-origin, premium cacao butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade only from virgin crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our cacao butter is fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste then pressing to separate the cacao mass from the rich butter following ancient traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe provide the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest quality, pure cacao butter so you can feel the love too!\u003c\/strong\u003e We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ck1o4a8ZNEU\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is \u003cstrong\u003eartisinally grown, fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e (below 50oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pure organic cacao butter drops – premium grade. Ideal for hot chocolates, cooking, baking, raw treats, keto bites, or cosmetic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNB: Butter size wafers may vary between batches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"5kg bulk bag","offer_id":43845457215668,"sku":"CBD5K","price":599.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/IMG_2923.jpg?v=1758501717"},{"product_id":"organic-criollo-raw-cacao-nibs-2kg","title":"Organic Criollo Raw Cacao Nibs - 2kg","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Pure Organic, Single-Origin, Raw Cacao Nibs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cacao is fermented and sun dried, before being de-husked and shredded into small nibs, following ancient traditions. It is packed with bioactive ethanolamides, tryptophan, tryptamine, phenylethylamine, polyphenols, magnesium, zinc and other essential minerals, with beautiful rich aromatic flavour. We personally source our beans from Peru (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0Z_4UbuRoV4\u0026amp;t=45s\"\u003esee our farm here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ck1o4a8ZNEU\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Our cacao is artisinally grown, fermented and dried (below 47oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to download a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/nibs_recipe.pdf?v=1623456715\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efree cacao nib recipe idea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with our cacao and let it open your heart and heal your body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e250g in cardboard cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2kg in a bulk bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Pure organic raw cacao nibs. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTested and safe for heavy metals including cadmium and lead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selenohealth.com.au\/collections\/organic-shade-grown-rescue-cacao\"\u003eAustralian customers please purchase here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eView shipping rates \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shippingandreturnspolicy\" title=\"Shipping and Refunds Policy\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":43845457412276,"sku":"RCN2K","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ceremonial_amaru_nibs_bag.jpg?v=1740461214"},{"product_id":"cacao-fruit-nectar-250ml","title":"Cacao Fruit Nectar - 250mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eCacao Fruit Nectar – Nature’s Sweetest Secret from the Heart of Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the exotic allure of our Cacao Fruit Nectar, a luxurious syrup crafted from the vibrant fruit pulp (mucilage) that cradles the cacao beans within each pod. Sourced from the lush, biodiverse region of Chazuta in San Martín, Peru—where ancestral cacao farming traditions thrive—this nectar is the essence of nature’s finest. Each jar captures the magic of 66 cacao pods, concentrated into a rich, pre-probiotic syrup that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as ‘vegan honey’, this organic delight bursts with a citrusy, sweet fruity flavour that dances on your palate. It’s more than just a sweetener—it’s a gut-loving tonic packed with minerals and vitamins, pre- and pro-biotics, traditionally used to support wellness. Whether you’re drizzling it over your morning granola, stirring it into a steaming cup of tea, or savouring it straight from the spoon, this nectar brings a tropical twist to every moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure \u0026amp; Natural: 100% organic cacao fruit pulp—no additives, no fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Magic: Perfect for sweetening beverages, enhancing baked goods, or drizzling over pancakes, porridge, and fruit salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Goodness: A pre-probiotic powerhouse to nourish your body from the inside out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncestral Roots: Made from native cacao varieties grown by skilled farmers in Chazuta, Peru, a region celebrated for its sustainable practices and rich cacao heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten and refined sugar free, creating a sweet, healthy treat that is guilt free for your gut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Use: Add 1 tsp to hot or cold drinks for a fruity sweetness, mix into your baking creations, or drizzle over breakfast favourites like cereals, muesli, or pancakes. Feeling adventurous? Enjoy it straight as a daily gut tonic to invigorate your wellness routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 100% organic cacao fruit pulp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao Origin: Chazuta, San Martín, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao Variety: Native, ancestral species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnleash the vibrant flavors of the cacao fruit with every golden drop—your tastebuds and your body will thank you! 🌿🍫\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"One Jar","offer_id":43868086599860,"sku":"CN250","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":43868086632628,"sku":"6CN250","price":149.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/MPLE1630.jpg?v=1758616346"},{"product_id":"uturunku-jaguar-ceremonial-cacao-paste-block-500g-mild-blooming","title":"Shaved Uturunku (Jaguar) Ceremonial Cacao Paste - 1kg (Seconds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note \u003c\/strong\u003ethis cacao was opened by US customs during our recent import the blocks were broken, so we have subsequently tested and shaved it into a ready to use form to consume. The properties remaining the same as the blocks but just a different presentation (limited supply). 1 Tbsp = 1g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur UTURUNKU is a rare Ceremonial Cacao paste crafted from indigenous ancestral Cacao in Peru. Uturunku honours the Chavín de Huántar ceremonial temple that represents the jaguar and the world of the Kay Pacha - the here and now. It is a calming and embodied cacao that takes us inwards to connect deeply with our higher self and tunes us into the frequency of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eembodiment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emeditation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econnection, awakening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and for daily ritual to assist with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efeeling present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econnected, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eimproving mental health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclarity, guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emind-body-spirit balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe highly suggest doing your own research prior to using any supplement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn more about us and our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/ceremonial-cacao\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eceremonial cacao here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/uturunku-Profile.jpg?v=1741752457\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"205\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensations: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntense satisfaction, embodiment, connection, spiritual awakening, joy and happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavours: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEarthy, nutty, fruity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmbodiment, sound journeying, journaling, meditation, spiritual awakening, internal journeying, mindfulness, connecting to the natural world, enhancing dream states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREAL RESULTS, FROM REAL PEOPLE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Wow, this cacao is so sweet and tender. I instantly felt the effect it makes me feel so warm and full of love. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/6ErJrMv_m3E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Shave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 500g blocks hand wrapped in wax paper inside a cardboard box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 100% Pure organic ceremonial cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eView shipping rates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/shippingandreturnspolicy\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor international shipping duties and taxes, please check\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/duties-taxes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET OUR UTURUNKU CACAO FARMER - ARTURO PEREZ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLearn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selenohealth.com\/pages\/about#shopify-section-template--15497313091764__fa37dfdd-a347-436d-a0fd-e005376b23a5\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C51kCnRx43Q\" height=\"400\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"1kg Shavings","offer_id":43879054213300,"sku":"UT1K-B","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-10_at_14.44.56_1.jpg?v=1789100759"},{"product_id":"online-beginners-cacao-training-level-1-cacao-foundations","title":"Online Beginners Cacao Training : Level 1 Cacao Foundations","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginners Course: Cacao Foundations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA welcoming, grounding entry point for those new to cacao—covering origins, varieties, preparation, and basic sacred context. If you are new to cacao this course is for you, providing solid foundation to start to use cacao in your own daily practice and unlock its health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent is 40 minutes of pre-recorded videos—divided into three sections: \u003cbr\u003e-Section 1 covers history and ancient traditions\u003cbr\u003e-Section 2 explores the production,  processing and types of cacao varieties and cacao products\u003cbr\u003e-Section 3 delves into the science, and health benefits of cacao. And how to choose the right cacao for the right application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment is via a multi-choice quiz. Once completed you will be eligible to receive a discount coupon to purchase your next order of ceremonial cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/community.selenohealth.com\/c\/introduction-to-cacao\/\" title=\"Cacao ceremony training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSee full course details here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat - online pre-recorded classes.\u003cbr\u003eAssessment - multi-choice quiz.\u003cbr\u003eRequirements for completion - a minimum understanding of the foundational properties as assessed by obtaining an 80% plus score in the multi-choice quiz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Steps -\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchase course -\u0026gt; Receive links to join circle group -\u0026gt; Log in and watch the course videos -\u0026gt; Complete assessment tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SjLIxA6NrVI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43957330116788,"sku":"43957330116788","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ceremonialcacao1.jpg?v=1750844603"},{"product_id":"raw-cacao","title":"Raw Cacao Beans - 2kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Pure Organic, Single-Origin, Raw Cacao Beans - Uturunku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Uturunku cacao is fermented and sun dried following ancient traditions. It is packed with bioactive ethanolamides, tryptophan, tryptamine, phenylethylamine, polyphenols, magnesium, zinc and other essential minerals, with beautiful rich aromatic flavour. We personally source our beans from Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to find the most potent, therapeutic \u0026amp; flavour rich cacao possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Our cacao is artisinally grown, fermented and dried (below 47oC), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServings suggestions: Peel skin (husk) and eat straight or lightly toast on a stovetop before consuming. Can be used for chocolate making. Can be cracked into nibs and sprinkled on foods. 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Reconnect fiercely with your spirit, forge unbreakable bonds with kindred souls, and emerge reborn—grounded, radiant, and unstoppable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAll meals and drinks - 100% plant based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccomodation in a luxurious Hawkes Bay estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Cacao rituals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 breath medicine sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Despacho ceremony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Preparation circles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Integration circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to swimming pool, infrared sauna, spa and gym\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocal support and guidance for anything touristic before and after the retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate room single occupancy with own ensuite - $2999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate room with own ensuite for a couple - $2499 p\/p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin room with shared ensuite - $2499\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple room with shared ensuite - $2299\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlamping tent (5m) single occupancy with shared bathroom - $2499\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlamping tent (5m) with shared bathroom for a couple - $1999 p\/p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEARLYBIRD 10% DISCOUNT OFF ADVERTISED PRICE FOR THE FIRST 4 PAID SIGN UPS. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease select payment by bank transfer option to prevent additional 2.5% credit card fees applying. Max number of people accepted = 15. \u003cbr\u003eContact info@selenohealth.com to secure your spot today!!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProgram Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThursday Evening (3rd) – Arrival \u0026amp; Opening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWelcome Circle with Ceremonial Cacao Led by Corin, Pamela, Scott \u0026amp; Trudi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEase into the retreat with a gentle cacao ceremony. Meet your fellow journeyers, share your intentions, and allow the medicine of cacao to softly open your heart and create a field of trust and safety for the days ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFriday (4th) – Ancestral Wisdom, Breath \u0026amp; the Science of Altered States\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ancestral Traditions and Cosmovision of Cacao with Pamela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the sacred history, tools, and indigenous lineages of cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience hands-on practices that connect you to thousands of years of spiritual and healing traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand cacao not as chocolate, but as a plant teacher and heart-opening medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect with cacao authentically and learn how you can apply it to transform your health in your daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cacao Circle + Breath Medicine Session 1 with Pamela, Scott \u0026amp; Trudi. A gentle introduction to Breath Medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis first cacao and Breath Medicine session offers a safe, supportive space to begin our shared exploration of breath and cacao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will consume cacao in circle and then breathe consciously, supported by our team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience an expanded state with cacao and breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop safety and comfort with the group and facilitators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for the deeper ‘rebirth’ sessions the following day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreath Medicine meets you where you are. It honours your pace, your boundaries, and the innate intelligence of your body. Whether you are brand new to breathwork or have been practicing for years, this session will prepare you for the deeper journeys to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Afternoon-Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e  – The Neuroscience of Your Experience with Corin. Dive into the fascinating science behind what you’re feeling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow cacao’s bioactive compounds naturally enhance mood, open the heart, and support trauma release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neurochemistry of altered states and how plant medicines + breathwork amplify them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical insights on rewiring neural pathways for greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe powerful synergy between ceremonial cacao and conscious breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSaturday (5th) – Deep Immersion \u0026amp; Relational Healing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reflect and share your insights and emotions of the experience so far. This circle supports self-expression, empathy, and group connection.\u003cbr\u003eBreath Medicine preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon \u0026amp; Late Afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rebirth with cacao and Breath Medicine with Scott, Trudi and Pamela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Third day is the peak experience of the retreat. The preceding two days function as preparation for this day. In this deeper practice, you’ll be invited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eConsume cacao in ritual, opening the heart and preparing the mind and body for the Breath Medicine journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eEnter a conscious, connected breath rhythm within your capacity and window of tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eExplore sensations, emotions, imagery, and meaning arising through the breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllow the body to guide the process through movement, sound, and intuitive expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eExperience co-regulation and grounded support from facilitators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eLearn through witnessing—observing how breath, nervous system, and story weave together in another person’s journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreath Medicine honours relational safety, autonomy, and the innate wisdom of each person’s system. This immersion offers a profound opportunity to deepen your self-understanding, reconnect with embodied intelligence, and experience the transformative potential of being both held and holding another in their cacao breath journey. This day is often described as a turning point—where insight, release, and integration begin to take root in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSunday (6th) – Integration \u0026amp; Gentle Return\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning \u003c\/strong\u003e– Integration Circle with Ceremonial Cacao. With the support of one final cacao ceremony, celebrate your journey, anchor your insights, and weave everything you’ve discovered into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Morning\u003c\/strong\u003e – Despacho Gratitude Ceremony for Pachamama. A beautiful Andean offering ceremony to give thanks to the Earth, the cacao spirit, and the elements that have supported your transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeparture between 2–3 PM. Leave grounded, heart-open, and equipped with lifelong practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose the Kakawa Retreat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeepen self-awareness and emotional resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm a direct, felt connection to your heart through ceremonial-grade cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect to your breath and nervous system with Breath Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely expand consciousness through supported, non-ordinary states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the science so you can continue the transformation long after the retreat ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn home inspired, empowered, and deeply resourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLimited to a small circle for maximum safety and personal attention. This is more than a retreat—it’s a homecoming to your own wisdom, body, and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Corin Storkey (PhD - Med Chem)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/Corin_headshot.jpg?v=1765239990\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDr. Corin Storkey is a New Zealand-based biomedical researcher and founder of Seleno Health, with over 15 years of academic and research experience specializing in medicinal chemistry, oxidative stress and disease. Dr. Storkey's expertise lies at the intersection of neuroscience, plant medicine, and spiritual practices. He specializes in the neurochemistry of cacao, analyzing its bioactive components to create therapeutic profiles tailored for health outcomes such as enhanced neuroplasticity, stress reduction, and emotional resilience. With a deep understanding of how cacao influences brain function—linking shamanic traditions to evidence-based mechanisms—he empowers participants to integrate these insights into daily life for sustainable well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Chipana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"140\" width=\"140\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/chippi_870x_86ad61ec-b84a-4725-b724-84563b0a1ce2.webp?v=1765265150\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Chipana is a Peruvian-born facilitator, Quechua (Ayllu Chanka), and Seleno Health’s Cultural Manager and ceremonial \u0026amp; medicinal plants educator. Raised within Andean traditions, she carries ancestral teachings of reciprocity, ritual, and connection to Pachamama that guide her work with cacao and other plant medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough years of personal practice, community involvement, and cross-cultural exchange, Pamela has dedicated her path to sharing cacao as a bridge between worlds—honouring its lineage while helping participants access emotional healing, inner clarity, and heart-centered awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving in New Zealand and collaborating closely with Indigenous Peruvian farming families, she focuses on preserving traditional knowledge, supporting ethical cultivation, and teaching cacao as a conscious, living medicine. Her approach blends Andean cosmovision, ceremony, intuitive guidance, and embodied practices to create grounding, heart-opening experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/ed02c87d-25e2-4a52-962e-c0b0d93cfc04.jpg?v=1765318191\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"187\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott is a somatic facilitator with over 10 years’ experience in body-based therapeutic work. He integrates techniques and ideas from breathwork, bodywork, somatic therapies and Buddhist meditation to support growth and healing for individuals and groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his work as a facilitator, he has over 15 years’ experience in education. Most recently, he developed and ran Australia’s largest training program for psychedelic-assisted therapy (Mind Medicine Australia’s Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies) from 2023-2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe brings a steady, attuned presence to retreat environments, supporting participants to work with what arises, find clarity in their experience, and strengthen their capacity to stay connected and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrudi Hayes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"210\" width=\"140\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/Trudi_Hayes.jpg?v=1765264966\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrudi Hayes is a somatic practitioner and Mental Health Social Worker with over 25 years’ experience in community development and therapeutic work. She integrates Somatic Experiencing, Breath Medicine and Kinesiology to support deep personal exploration, nervous system regulation and embodied healing in both individual and group settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her therapeutic practice, Trudi is a co-facilitator for Mind Medicine Australia’s Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies (CPAT). 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text-align: right;\"\u003e85 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e427 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e0.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e4.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e147 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e735 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e283 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTryptophan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTryptamine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003ePhenethylamine (PEA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e400 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e2,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eEthanolamides (AEAs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e30 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; text-align: right;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; 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color: #666;\"\u003e*% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. N\/A = no established value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INGREDIENTS \u0026 ORIGIN --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% pure organic unfermented ancestral cacao paste (Theobroma cacao)\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing else added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ucayali, Peru (Shipibo-Konibo territory)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consciously harvested • Micro-batch crafted • Ritual \u0026amp; bio-optimised • No alkalisation • No additives • Cadmium tested and safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING QUOTE --\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 1rem; margin: 2rem 0; font-style: italic; color: #333;\"\u003e“At Seleno Health, we return cacao to its ancestral origin — raw and unfermented, preserving its intact biochemical essence for higher consciousness and health.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003eGuided by Ancient Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seleno Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44287843664052,"sku":"SHO250","price":69.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6849\/1956\/files\/White_Black_Simple_Beauty_Product_Amazon_Product_Image.png?v=1785090196"},{"product_id":"cacao-triology","title":"Cacao Trilogy – Shansho, Uturunku \u0026 Amaru Ceremonial Blocks | Seleno Health","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1 × Shansho Ancestral Block (250g) · 1 × Uturunku (Jaguar) Block (500g) · 1 × Amaru (Snake) Block (1kg block)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA complete ceremonial journey through the three realms of the \u003cstrong\u003eChakana\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sacred Andean cross that maps the living cosmos. Each block is a pure ancestral cacao paste, consciously harvested, micro-batch crafted, and aligned with one of the three Pachas. Together they form a balanced medicine for body, heart, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShansho – Guardian of Hanan Pacha (The Upper Realm)\u003c\/strong\u003e In Andean-Amazonian cosmovision, Hanan Pacha is the celestial world of gods, stars, and divine wisdom. The sacred prehistoric Shansho (Xanxo) bird serves as the living bridge between Earth and the heavens, carrying ancestral voices to Tayta Inti (Sun) and Mama Quilla (Moon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is cacao like no other — intentionally \u003cstrong\u003eraw and unfermented\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving more than 5× higher levels of bioactive compounds. It is exceptionally rich in full-spectrum polyphenols, theobromine, phenylethylamine (PEA), tryptophan, and tryptamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe experience is luminous clarity, spiritual bliss, divine connection, and subtle euphoria — uplifting and expansive. Ideal for daily cognitive enhancement, mood support, neuroplasticity, or rituals of meditation, vision quests, astral journeys, and cosmic alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUturunku – Guardian of Kay Pacha (The Middle Realm)\u003c\/strong\u003e Kay Pacha is the sacred world of the here and now — nature’s harmony and the living balance between all beings. 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