{"title":"Big Food - Pure Cacao","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by the Plenthera team (orthomolecularly trained). Scientifically reviewed in May 2026. Last updated: 28 May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Food Pure Cacao is a product from the range of the Dutch wholefood brand Big Food. Big Food Pure Cacao is raw organic cacao powder — rich in polyphenols (especially flavanols) and magnesium. For smoothies, baking and hot drinks. On this page you will find all Plenthera products from Big Food Pure Cacao, plus background on use, dosage and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#over-big-food\"\u003eAbout Big Food\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#waarvoor-wordt-pure-cacao-gebruikt\"\u003eWhat is Pure Cacao used for?\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#hoe-gebruik-je-het\"\u003eHow do you use it?\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#combineren\"\u003eCombine with\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#bronnen\"\u003eSources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Big Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Food is a Dutch wholefood brand focused on ancestral nutrition: freeze-dried grass-fed organs, bone broth, and wholefood supplements such as psyllium, creatine, colostrum and cacao. Products are processed as little as possible and produced or packed in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Pure Cacao used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Food Pure Cacao is raw organic cacao powder — rich in polyphenols (especially flavanols) and magnesium. For smoothies, baking and hot drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-15 g per day (1-2 tablespoons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix into a smoothie, warm milk or baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Big Food Pure Cacao?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Food Pure Cacao is raw organic cacao powder — rich in polyphenols (especially flavanols) and magnesium. For smoothies, baking and hot drinks. Part of the Dutch Big Food range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs Big Food Pure Cacao grass-fed or organic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever possible, Big Food chooses grass-fed, organic or wild-caught sources. See the specific product label for current certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much Pure Cacao per day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the product page and the label for exact recommendations. The dosage of wholefood supplements varies per product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I take Pure Cacao during pregnancy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWholefood supplements are generally safe. Take extra care with liver supplements because of vitamin A limits. If in doubt: consult your midwife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes Pure Cacao contain allergens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the product label for exact allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a Dutch wholefood supplement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal production shortens transport chains, supports Dutch farmers and makes raw materials quickly traceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCombining with other categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Food Pure Cacao fits into a wholefood approach:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/big-food\"\u003eBig Food\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003eall Big Food products\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/oer-voer\"\u003eAncestral food\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003eancestral wholefood context\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/superfoods\"\u003eSuperfoods \u0026amp; Mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003ebroader wholefood category\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/supplementen\"\u003eSupplements\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003efor the broader picture\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/cacao\"\u003eCacao\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003efor all cacao products\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plenthera.com\/collections\/superfoods\"\u003eSuperfoods \u0026amp; Mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003ebroader superfood category\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSources \u0026amp; references\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Food — product dossiers and origin information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEFSA — Regulation (EU) 432\/2012 (where relevant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) — wholefood and organ meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This text is for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If in doubt, always consult your doctor or an orthomolecular therapist.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"big-food-pure-cacao-raw-organic-400g","title":"Pure Cacao RAW and Organic powder – 400 g ","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal cacao, nothing else. Big Food Pure Cacao is 100% organic RAW cacao powder from cacao beans processed at low temperatures — without added sugars, flavourings or additives. 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