AlterNativa3's functional cacaos are blends made with organic, fair-trade pure cocoa, combined with a selected ingredient: ashwagandha, lion's mane, or reishi.
Each variety contains 90 % of pure defatted cocoa and 10 % of the corresponding functional ingredient. They are a simple way to enjoy cocoa with new nuances and to create a little daily ritual.

The range includes three varieties:

Ashwagandha: a blend of organic pure cocoa with this plant traditionally used in Ayurveda.

Melena de león: Made with organic pure cacao and lion's mane, a mushroom known for its unique appearance and its connection to the nervous system.

Reishi: a combination of organic pure cocoa and reishi, a mushroom with a long tradition of use in Asia.

The three varieties share the same base of organic and Fairtrade pure cocoa. The difference lies in the selected adaptogenic ingredient:

Cocoa with ashwagandha is designed for those seeking a product associated with emotional balance, relaxation, and vitality.

Cacao with lion's mane is suitable for those looking for a drink linked to concentration, the nervous system and digestive well-being.

Cocoa with reishi is a good option for those who want to incorporate a functional mushroom traditionally associated with general well-being and natural defences.

You can choose the variety that best suits your current moment of consumption or try all three to create different rituals.

Add one to two teaspoons, between 5 and 10g, to your favourite drink. Stir well until the cocoa has dissolved and enjoy hot or cold.
You can also add it to smoothies, porridge, plant-based yogurts, milkshakes, desserts, or homemade recipes.

Yes. You can prepare the functional cacaos both hot and cold. For a cold drink, we recommend first dissolving the cacao with a small amount of hot or lukewarm liquid and then adding the rest of the cold drink.
They also work very well in milkshakes, smoothies or recipes with plant-based drinks.

They have the intense, natural flavour of pure cocoa, with no added sugars. The ashwagandha, lion's mane and reishi contribute their own subtle notes, but the cocoa remains the star.

They are ideal for those looking for a less sweet, more intense, and easily customisable chocolate drink.

You can have them for breakfast, mid-morning, in the afternoon, or whenever you fancy a cup of pure cocoa.

You can also choose each variety according to the time of year.

Cocoa with ashwagandha can fit well into an afternoon break or a moment of disconnection.

Cocoa with lion's mane can accompany moments of study, work, or concentration.

Cocoa with reishi can be enjoyed as part of a tranquil wellness ritual.

Yes. Besides preparing them as a drink, you can incorporate them into recipes such as porridge, cakes, biscuits, creams, smoothies, truffles, bowls or homemade desserts.
As they contain no added sugar, they allow you to adjust the sweetness of each recipe to your liking.

You can incorporate them into your daily routine as part of a varied and balanced diet. The recommended amount to prepare a cup is one to two teaspoons, between 5 and 10g.

You can find them in the AlterNativa3 online shop and in specialist organic food stores.

If you can't find them at your usual shop, you can ask them to include them in their range.

Yes. The ingredients used in these blends are sourced from organic farming. Furthermore, the products are certified organic and made with fair-trade cocoa.

Yes. AlterNativa3's functional cacaos are made with certified Fairtrade cocoa. This means the cocoa comes from producer cooperatives working under fair trade criteria.

No. These blends do not contain added sugars. Their flavour is that of pure cocoa: intense, natural and slightly bitter.
You can take them as they are or sweeten them to taste, if you prefer, with cane sugar, panela, syrup, or your usual sweetener.

Yes. AlterNativa3's functional cacao products are suitable for vegans. You can prepare them with plant-based drinks, water, or incorporate them into sweet recipes and breakfasts.

They contain no gluten or lactose in their formulation. They are made with pure skimmed cocoa and the corresponding functional ingredient: ashwagandha, lion's mane, or reishi.

They are products made with pure cocoa and other functional ingredients. In the case of children, we always recommend consulting a healthcare professional before incorporating products with functional plants or fungi into their usual diet.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before consuming products containing functional plants or mushrooms such as ashwagandha, lion's mane, or reishi.