Raw food maintains its natural molecular size, and stays in specific areas of the body. This is a whole paradigm shift in understanding nutrition. Kirlian photography is a fun way to see the energetic differences between cooked and raw foods. Many cultures have names for this aliveness in raw foods, like: chi, shen, prana, shakti, and etheric matter. All of the foods we prepare at Everything Raw are 100% raw. That's why we named the company Everything Raw. There are companies that claim to be raw, but then go ahead and put 1 ingredient in the bar that's not raw. We feel it's better just use the more expensive ingredient and create a 100% raw bar. We use only the freshest raw vegan ingredients, and do not use any preservatives, which is why the shelf life on our bars is shorter. However, we feel the product is superior. Try one and find out for yourself!