Cocoa: health benefits and nutrients cocoa bean
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The Spanish Hern�n Cort�s, who lived from 1485 to 1547 and is known as one of the Spanish conquistadors, brought cocoa to Europe in the 16th century. Cocoa comes from the cocoa bean, the flavor-determining raw material of chocolate. Cocoa has beneficial effects on the body. It is used for diarrhea, skin irritation and menopausal complaints. The active ingredients in cocoa have a soothing, diuretic, relaxing and euphoric effect.
Cocoa bean
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The cocoa bean is the seed in the fruit of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao), a tree grown in countries around the equator. Cocoa fruits resemble a thick cucumber
Nutrients in the cocoa bean
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Raw cocoa contains many healthy ingredients, including calcium, magnesium, chromium, iron, zinc and copper. Cocoa has the highest iron and magnesium content of all plants. Calcium is also abundant, even more so than in milk. Cocoa is also rich in vitamins C and E. It contains flavonoids, polyphenols, fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids, important messenger substances such as arginine, dopamine, serotonin and much more. More than 300 ingredients make cocoa a very valuable and healthy food. All these substances are in raw cocoa. Processed products processed with sugar
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Application and function
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Anti-inflammatory Raw cocoa can fight free radicals in the body due to the antioxidants it contains, thus protecting your cells. Inflammation can be prevented or even improved by cocoa. Cocoa helps prevent atherosclerosis or slavery vomiting and cancer. The high content of calcium and magnesium in cocoa strengthens and protects teeth and bones. Theobromine, a substance abundant in cocoa beans, protects against colds and relieves coughing
Health Benefits of Raw Cocoa
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Cocoa butter The cocoa butter produced by cold pressing from the raw cocoa bean is used to produce high quality chocolate. Cocoa butter melts at body temperature. It is also a skin care product used in many cosmetic products. The phytochemicals in cocoa prevent wrinkles
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Cocoa butter The cocoa butter produced by cold pressing the raw cocoa bean is used to produce high quality chocolate. Cocoa butter melts at body temperature. It is also a skin care product used in many cosmetic products. The phytochemicals in cocoa prevent wrinkles