BetterBody FoodsOrganic Cacao Powder, Rich Chocolate Flavor, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Cocoa, 16 ounce, 1 lb bagUSDA Organic

I’ve used a lot of cacao powders. Cacao is one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium. This one stands out for its smooth flavor and fine texture. It's not as dark as some, but it blends well in everything from protein shakes to homemade hot chocolate without clumping or leaving gritty bits. I use cacao in my coffee every morning and so does everyone in my household.The taste is bold and deep but not bitter, which is great when I want to skip added sugar. I also use it for baking, and it’s been perfect for organic muffins, brownies, chocolate yogurt frozen treats, and even homemade granola bars.This large bag lasts a long time. We usually go through 3 cacao powder bags this size a month, though. LOL. Price-wise, it is a less than the other's we get. So if you want a budget-friendly option - this would be it. It’s certified organic, which is a must for me, and the quality is consistent with each scoop.Note: I haven't delved into all the sourcing data for certification copies like I have with others.Pros:Smooth, bold flavorOrganic and gluten-freeVersatile in both drinks and bakingTip: Try mixing a tablespoon with farm fresh organic goat's milk, local raw honey, and a mixture of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and clove for a quick healthy treat with an autumn/winter vibe.

Have bought this brand of cacao powder for years with great results. Best value and taste in my opinion

Surprisingly rich and lovely flavor with minimal bitterness. Very fine, shakes well into cold plant milk. I haven’t baked with it, but I imagine it would work well as a substitute for regular non-alkalized cocoa powder. Will definitely purchase again.

Love this Cacao Powder. It is organic and has excellent taste. This product does not contain sugar, which is a plus because I am controlling my sugar intake. It also offers prompt delivery.

This is the 3rd best organic cacao we've ever had, and only barely below our #2 choice. Unfortunately, what we were getting on an Amazon subscription suddenly disappeared from Amazon altogether a month ago. We had to make a last-minute substitution for last month's delivery. This brand was almost equal to what we had been getting before, and to that point it had been THE best we'd ever tried! This brand also has almost zero bitterness. My wife can actually eat it and enjoy it by the spoonful, I'm not QUITE there yet - but it's definitely not particularly bitter, nor is there any strong aftertaste.My wife mixes it with some berries and cream as part of her keto diet, and loves it! I use it in a wonderful smoothie that I make for an entire meal for myself. I would have preferred the other brand we'd been getting, but would have been entirely satisfied with this if it was the best we could find.So why is this not 2nd best with the previous product as our top choice? Actually, until 48 hours ago, it WAS. But when our previous choice didn't come back into the inventory on Amazon after our last subscription order, I did more research and decided to try one other brand just in case it was at least equal to our previous favorite. However, I had no hesitation at leaving this brand in our monthly Amazon subscription plan.The new product I ordered just to try out, arrived two days ago and it beats any previous cacao powder we've ever tried - including the one we had previously been getting on the subscription. Comparison-wise (hoping this doesn't violate an Amazon review policy), I'm going to mention the new brand we just received and have had the pleasure of trying (I'm about to go review it as well). What we just got two days ago is the Viva Naturals organic cacao powder with the Crillo beans. We've never tasted anything that good before.BUT - this review is about the Better Body Foods product - and it's a highly satisfactory product and one we'd get again if we couldn't get our previous brand that's no longer available (assuming we'd never received and tried the Viva Naturals brand). All three are superior to anything we've tried in the past, and the difference between our #2 and #3 is so slight as to be of little significance. If I could rate this as a "5-" and the Viva Naturals a "5+" I'd do so. Purchase this brand and you won't be sorry.COMMENT: I'm tired of seeing the 1-star ratings that seriously downgrade products based on California food standards. The chances of getting superior cacao without what California wants to scare people into entirely avoiding is almost zero due to the soils in which the very best cacao is grown. If you want lower quality cacao that is now being farmed in Africa, fine - that's a personal choice. But don't totally trash a great cacao that is grown where it was naturally and originally supposed to grow, simply because of a natural process whereby the elements in the earth become part of the plant. Food safety is a legitimate issue, but making it a radical political agenda isn't. [Soapbox/OFF]

This cacao powder dissolves well in my coffee and the flavor is very good (Yummy!). I put the cacao and stevia in my mug first, then add just enough coffee and stir to dissolve it before filling the mug. This seems to work best. Lastly, I add creamer. The price was also good. I will buy it again.

I purchased this mainly because I've been trying to eat more pure chocolate for health reasons, not necessarily for cooking purposes. I've been eating a good quality cocoa and thought I would try this since raw cacao is supposed to have more flavonoids etc. I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor, it is a bit different from high quality cocoa but in no way inferior. I use this to make a hot chocolate in the evenings, I don't use any sugar at all and although it is obviously somewhat bitter compared to typical hot chocolate, I don't mind the taste at all. Now sweetened hot chocolate tastes too sweet! Overall I'm very happy with and I'm looking forward to trying it in some of my recipes that call for traditional cocoa.

Great taste