The Mesquite Powder is a sweetener that has a delicious nutty, smoky flavor with hints of caramel and maple. Harvested from the desert plains of Peru, the mesquite pod is dried and milled at low temperatures into a fine powder with all its vital nutrients intact. With a low glycemic index and natural sweetness, mesquite makes a perfect ingredient for those on sugar-controlled diets. Full of minerals, the mesquite powder can be added to any chocolate recipe for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.