I went on a cacao reviewing binge last week. I bought 3 kinds plus 1 of beans I process myself (grind) This is the smallest package of all packs. It's also the best. I feel relaxed and mildly high from 2x40g cups of cacao drink I put 40g in one drink. Then approx 4 hours later have another. This is the only brand that I actually feel a slight "high" off of. Plus it's the most chocolate tasting and is slightly darker colored. I'm guessing they must remove the shell then grind. I'm picky and yet this is the best cacao I've tried. I'm new to cacao also.