10 Best Cacao Powders | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

What's particularly good about Naturya's cacao powder is that, as well as having vegan and organic certifications, it is high in copper and magnesium which helps your body and mind feel energised. Whether you're making a tasty drink or baking, this is a fantastic choice.

The powder hasn't been treated with an alkali solution, meaning it will have retained many of its beneficial antioxidants, providing an excellent source of protein, magnesium, zinc, and fibre while still having an exquisite taste!

Indigo Nutrition's organic cacao powder is one of the best available in the UK. With nearly 1000 reviews and a 5-star rating on Amazon, it's not just got our vote, but that of many happy customers. Better yet, it comes in at a reasonable price, seeing as you get a whole kilogram of the stuff!

This powder boasts all the right credentials and is certified organic, gluten-free, vegan and fairtrade. They also provide tonnes of information regarding their manufacturing process, most notably that it's both un-roasted and non-alkalised, so a high number of nutrients are retained.

Raw Natural's cacao powder is derived from Peruvian Criollo cacao beans, which are said to be some of the best. In fact, this choice was voted as the best organic product at the Natural Trade Show in Brighton - so it must be good!

The powder is organically farmed and dried at an incredibly low temperature to preserve the beneficial blend of antioxidants and nutrients found in the cacao beans. Customers everywhere love the taste of this raw product with its nutty caramel flavour.

This cacao powder from Food Thoughts is certified organic, gluten and nut-free, and is made from single-origin "Fino de Aroma" beans, carefully sourced from Fairtrade suppliers who contribute to the development of communities in the Dominican Replublic.

The consensus on this one is that it tastes delicious, even though no additional sugar or sweeteners have been added. Best of all, the cacao beans haven't been roasted, meaning they've somehow managed to create a pleasant taste without reducing the nutritional value. Perfect!

Navitas Organic Cacao Powder is our number one choice. Even though their cacao beans haven't been roasted or treated with an alkali solution, it has a deliciously rich flavour which can be hard to find with natural cacao. 

This is the preferred choice for many nutritions thanks to its high percentage of antioxidants and nutrients making it an excellent alternative to cocoa powder. While it's not technically fairtrade, Superfoods use ethical and sustainable suppliers that go above and beyond traditional fairtrade guidelines to provide meals to those in need in the Philippines and Uganda.

Pink Sun's Raw Organic Cacao Powder contains a blend of Criollo, Trinitario and Forastero cacao beans. Even with no added sugars or sweeteners, it provides a smooth flavour that's less bitter than many other raw cacao products. Plus, their formula is non-alkalised, which helps retain the nutrients of the beans. 

The product is 100% organic and non-GMO, but unfortunately, they do not state whether the beans have been roasted. You may also wish to avoid it if you are following a ketogenic diet, as it does have an exceptionally high carb content. 

The Sevenhills Wholefoods Organic Cacao Powder is one of the highest-rated on Amazon with over 3200 reviews. A great cacao powder for sprinkling, baking and drinking, it has a strong bitter taste that can always be sweetened with some honey or maple syrup. 

Although it's pure and organic, this powder has been roasted, which will have removed some of the antioxidants. That said, it doesn't look to be treated with an alkali solution, so if you're looking for a tasty option that still has health benefits then you can't go too far wrong with this choice.

This organic Cacao Powder has over 900 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. Their powder is 100% raw, vegan and high in protein, magnesium and fibre. It also has a delicious dark, rich chocolatey flavour with a slight bitterness.

The packet is sealed with the stamp of approval from the Soil Association, proving this product is of utmost organic quality. The formula is also GMO-free. However, for only 250g, it's quite an expensive choice. 

Next up, we have this cacao powder from Green Origins. This particular powder won the Great Taste Award a few years back, being noted as an excellent choice for using as a substitute for cocoa powder when baking. The pack even contains a quick recipe for a hot cacao drink!

This powder has also received the official organic stamp of approval from the Soil Association and vegan certification from the Vegan Society. It's produced in South America, but unfortunately, that's all the information that they provide on their processing methods.

Cacao powders can get quite pricey, which is why we've chosen this more affordable option, from Funktional Foods which is readily available from leading UK supermarket chains. If you're looking to ease into a transition from traditional chocolate powders to cacao, this is a great way to go.

The packet contains 100% cacao powder with no added sugars, sweeteners or preservatives, making it naturally vegan and gluten-free. Unfortunately, Funktional Foods don't indicate much about their manufacturing process and are not certified fairtrade.