Cocoa powder is processed from cocoa pods after being harvested from the tree and fermented, which is a very important step in improving the quality of cocoa beans. Depending on the moisture content of each seed, the fermentation time will be different.
Next is the drying process which takes 10-20 days, the purpose of this phase is to help cocoa beans have a richer flavor. The worker places the cocoa beans on a tray and leaves them in the sun, either over low heat or by blowing air into a closed room. It is important to stir constantly to ensure even drying.
After the beans are completely dried, they are roasted so that the beans are dark brown and then the final step is to grind them into a powder.
Cocoa beans are seeds with many beneficial substances for health, it contains a full range of proteins, oxidants, fats, flavonoids ... and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, ... these substances help protect body, prevent accident, aging and very good for the heart.
Fiber: In cocoa powder, it contains fiber content to increase the production of enzymes that help digestive system be healthier and function more easily. This makes you feel full for a long time, so many women have used cocoa powder to lose weight.
Fatty acids: The essential fatty acids in cocoa can reduce unhealthy cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Oleic acid has antioxidant properties.
Protect stem cells: Cocoa can improve the integrity of cell membranes, increase memory, improve heart function, regulate the circulatory system, and alleviate arthritis.
Theobromine and antioxidants:
Theobromine is a stimulant but not addictive so people use cocoa powder to treat and fight depression very effectively.
Flavonoids are antioxidants that help fight free radicals that can accumulate from exposure to harmful substances such as ultraviolet rays, sunlight, etc. and as such can reduce the risk of release. development of cancer diseases.
Minerals: The pure cocoa powder contains a mineral, especially magnesium, that promotes a healthy heart and is essential for brain function. Tryptophan and anandamide are also other brain-boosting minerals.
Vitamins: In addition to the main benefits that cocoa powder brings, pure cocoa powder provides the body to help reduce the symptoms of discomfort or colic, back pain during premenstrual period, premenstrual symptoms. menopause and menopause. It is known that the antioxidant concentration of pure cocoa powder is much higher than that of red wine and green tea. The amount of vitamins contained in cocoa powder is also a lot like E, B1, B2, B3, B5, ... very beneficial for the heart, anti-oxidants and enhances longevity.
Produced from UTZ International certified cocoa pods from “flavored” cocoa seeds grown in Dong Nai. [Nbsp] Trong Duc's cocoa powder (18% avocado ratio) would be the perfect choice. so that you can fully enjoy a cup of cocoa with the right aroma, bitterness, a bit of fat and a bit of a mild sour residue. You can freely prepare a cup of cocoa according to your own recipe. Especially those who love cocoa but are on a diet will feel secure to use it.
