Mamamuti Blog

7 Reasons Why You Should Support Ethically Sourced Cacao and Chocolate

Using ethically and directly sourced cacao matters because it has a powerful impact on the people who grow it, the environment, and even the quality of the final product. Here’s why it’s important:...

Why Cacao is Great for Men

Heart Health: Cacao is loaded with flavonoids that help lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Translation: it’s keeping your heart strong so you can keep doing epic things. Boosts ...

Cacao & Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

It is believed that the ancient Mayan Midwives used to prepare cacao as a fortification drink for pregnant women to enjoy. It was also given during labour for strength and resilience. Here are 6 be...

Ceremonial cacao - Is it healing or harming and how can we move forward?

I've been hesitant to publish this blog. On the one hand, I may be biased, because I run my own cacao business and could be trying to convince you to trust my brand over others. And on the other h...

Criollo, Trinitario, Forastero - Are these cacao varieties a modern day myth?

There is so much information surrounding cacao that the average consumer can easily feel overwhelmed and misguided. I'm often asked why I don't specify on my labels what variety Mamamuti's cacao i...

7 blissful benefits of having cacao

Cacao, the heart of chocolate, is so much more than a satisfying 'treat'. Instead of seeing it as a guilty pleasure, perhaps we could radically shift the old narrative attached to this nutrient de...

Cacao - Interesting facts that will blow your mind

Cacao is growing in popularity. Rightly so. This ancient tree has so much to offer the world. The cacao tree, a small evergreen, is commonly called Theobroma cacao, a name that derives from the...

Cacao - Does it contain serotonin and is it safe to use if you're taking an anti depressant?

There is a common misperception that cacao contains serotonin and that it will interfere with SSRIs. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used a...

Ethics

We work alongside The Cacao Ambassador to source our cacao directly from small cacao farming communities. We trade directly, eliminating the need for brokers, which means the farmers have a voice and receive so much more for their labour, skills and service. Your support has a huge impact on these growers, their families and communities.

Sustainability

We believe that the planet comes first. We are committed to making environmentally conscious choices and taking responsibility for our impact on the Earth. We are proud to offer sustainable, 100% compostable packaging, that can be returned to the earth in a beneficial way.

Shipping

We offer free shipping on orders over NZD $70. Our packaging is 100% plastic-free. We use eco-friendly materials, carefully selected to meet our high standards of environmental responsibility while still maintaining the necessary functionality and protection for the products being shipped.

WHOLESALE

Be the change you want to see in the world and become a Mamamuti Gaurdian. Share Mamamuti's pure and ethically sourced cacao products with your community. Support sustainable sourcing and promote conscious consumerism. Let's grow together! Yes, I'm interested