On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:59:33 -0400, Marilyn Harris  
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:


>
> Cacao though is pricey stuff. I got some Wholly pure organic cacao last  
> fall in a rather small package (4 oz or 112 gm) for $5.59 (with a
> sizeable proportion of the contents made up with raisins.

3 times as much for about $7.xx (IIRC) at Rainbow foods at Britannia mall  
on Carling. Trade name is Camino Cocoa. Organic.

>
> Personally I think the addictive qualities are overstated - its the fat,  
> sweetness, flavour and mouth-feel that enamors so many of us to  
> chocolate (the manufactured product).

Maybe there's more to it- this from the blurb on the package of  
Navitasnaturals cacao powder I got today, same store:
"Cacao contains a rich supply of vitamins and minerals that enhance  
physical and mental well being. These nutrients include beta-carotene,  
zinc and an inncredibly rich suppy of magnesium. The beans also contain  
more antioxidant flavonoids than blueberries, red wine and green tea."

I have no urge to eat honey or butter, but when combined with cocoa powder  
and boiling water it's wonderful.

William