Naturally sweet, the raw cashews in Artisana"s smooth and creamy purée have a complex, yet subtle character. As it melts in your mouth, feel the natural energy surge throughout your body. Be creative! ArtisanaTM Raw Organic Cashew butter lends creamy texture & dense nutrition to smoothies, sauces, deserts and more. ArtisanaTM Raw Organic Cashew butter is naturally high in Essential Amino Acids, Copper, Manganese and Magnesium. It"s also a good source of Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Zinc. A fundamental food for the healthy vegan diet. It"s made with 100% certified organic cashews, with no preservatives or other additives, in a facility that does not process any peanut, soy, gluten, or dairy products. When eaten on a regular basis, raw, organic cashew butter may have the following physiological effects: ? Keep your heart and blood vessels healthy by providing your cardiovascular system with a steady stream of healthy, monounsaturated fatty acids. ? Build and maintain strong bones and teeth by supplying your body with a rich supply of magnesium, which is just as important to the physical structure of your bones and teeth as calcium. ? Cashews can help keep your blood vessels relaxed, combating the negative effects of poor dietary choices and stress than can cause high blood pressure. ? Keep your nerves relaxed - this is also accomplished by magnesium, which promotes a healthy, relaxed tone in your nerves and muscles by acting as a natural calcium channel blocker. ? Decrease muscle cramps and soreness - also due to the high magnesium content of high quality cashews. ? Promote deep, restful sleep through the relaxation effect that magnesium has on your nervous system and muscles. ? Keep your joints, bones, and blood vessels flexible by supplying your body with significant amounts of copper. ? Prevent premature aging and disease by supporting the antioxidant activity of a powerful enzyme called superoxide dismutase.