Description
Organic Cocoa Powder
Botanical Source: Theobroma cacao
Other Names: Cacao
Origin: Peru
Part used: Cocoa cake
Other Ingredients:
None
Appearance: Fine brown
powder
Certification: Organic, Kosher and Food grade
NPNutra also offers high quality Organic Cacao Nibs.
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General Info:
Cacao is an evergreen tree native to the deep tropical region of
South America. It requires a humid climate with regular rainfall,
grows best under shade, and can be found growing wild in the low
foothills of the Andes. The fruit pods grow directly from the trunk
and older branches, turning orange when ripe. The seeds are then
used to make cocoa and chocolate.
Cacao beans actually contain no sugar. They are instead a good
source of calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and potassium, in
addition to vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and pantothenic acid.
Cocoa is remarkably rich in magnesium and is a good source of
sulphur. Cocoa also contains high amounts of protective antioxidant
compounds, such as polyphenols and flavonoids.
Studies have shown that the antioxidant flavonoids in Cocoa can be
beneficial to heart health, and may help maintain healthy
cholesterol levels. Cocoa may also help maintain normal blood
pressure, improve skin condition, and boost normal responses to
insulin. Preliminary research also suggests that Cocoa may help
with cognitive performance, attention span, reaction time, and
problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain.
Cacao contains several compounds which stimulate the production of
dopamine in the body. It also contains potent mood enhancers of its
own, which can encourage an overall sense of wellbeing.
