Cocoa Powder Production Process In Trong Duc Cocoa
How is cocoa powder production? What are the health benefits of cocoa powder? And what to note when using cocoa powder? These are 3 questions that are always asked by many customers when buying cocoa powder at Cocoa Trong Duc. Because in the article below, we will reveal the process as well as the benefits and considerations when using cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder production process
To understand where cocoa powder comes from, we can take a look at the cocoa powder production process.
First, ripe cocoa pods are harvested, broken off the hard outer shell, taking the intact grain, which will be collected in baskets, or dumped for self-fermentation due to decomposition of the pulp, creating a qualitative change in the seed. Today's technology applies reverse fermentation method, the fresh seeds are incubated in wooden barrels every 24-48 hours will be rotated evenly to reduce the amount of heat and ensure the seeds are fermented evenly.
After fermentation is finished - about 6 days, the fermented seeds are dried out in the sun. Drying can be used to dry the beans after fermentation, but sun drying helps to continue the fermentation of the beans, giving cocoa beans a more delicious flavor than drying. heat.
Next is the drying of cocoa beans that meet the humidity standards, and the loose and damaged beans will be removed. Cocoa beans that meet the standards are roasted at an appropriate temperature and time (depending on the manufacturer's experience).
The roasted cocoa beans will be put in a mill to remove the silk outside. Then there are kernels, called cocoa nibs or cocoa nibs.
Put cocoa mass into the press, it will separate two different products, namely cocoa powder and cocoa oil.
Benefits of cocoa powder for human health
Reduce bad cholesterol rate;
Helps cope with chronic fatigue;
Treatment of asthma and bronchitis;
Inhibits the formation of cancer cells;
Normalizes blood sugar;
Reduces blood pressure;
Heals brain and heart cells;
Burns fat layers.
Benefits of cocoa powder for the body
The composition of cocoa powder contains substances theobromine, an enzyme considered an analogue of caffeine. Cocoa powder is also rich in minerals and tannins, proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins.
Since cocoa is the main ingredient for chocolate production, flour contains the happy hormone (endorphins). Many people know that it is this ingredient that contributes to improved happiness, performance and mood elevation.
Drinking cocoa helps to lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure problems. Polyphenols help cope with this disease. Therefore, experts strongly recommend that patients with hypertension add cocoa to their daily diet.
Cocoa powder ingredient - epicahetin helps to avoid heart attacks and strokes.
Flavonoids and antioxidants excrete harmful enzymes from the body, protecting cells from aging and wear and tear. That is why cocoa is considered a beauty miracle for women.
Cocoa powder drinks for quick weight loss. Due to the small caloric content and the usefulness of cocoa powder, losing extra weight is most comfortable for the body.
Cocoa is recommended for the elderly. Instead of sugar, fructose should be added to drinks.
As described above, cocoa normalizes blood pressure, has a beneficial effect on brain function. In addition, with regular cocoa use, the enzymes help protect the skin from exposure to UV rays.
Contraindicated to use cocoa
Cocoa is not recommended for infants under the age of three. In addition, caution should be exercised when using cocoa for people with diabetes, diarrhea, atherosclerosis and problems with the nervous system.
It is not recommended to use cocoa for people with kidney disease and gout. Due to the presence of purines in the product, it adversely affects some individuals.
Otherwise, the accumulation of uric acid in the body and excess salt in bone tissue will be added to kidney disease. It is forbidden to use cocoa-containing beverages for people with increased stomach acid.
Otherwise, you can only aggravate the situation, as the product contributes to excessive secretion. It is also not recommended to drink cocoa for people who have problems with constipation.
It is forbidden to use cocoa if one person has heart disease. Drinks have a stimulant effect that adversely affects the health of such diseases. In addition, the product is considered to be a strong allergen.
Cocoa powder is a product that contains excess caffeine. Drinking in large amounts can lead to frequent urination, irregular heartbeat and insomnia.
The product adversely affects the health of people with anxiety and uncontrollable disorders. Also, if you use cocoa while breastfeeding, the baby will feel discomfort in the abdomen.
Buy pure black chocolate - where is the quality?
Cocoa Trong Duc is confident that the company produces pure chocolate and pure - quality cocoa powder in Vietnam. We are always loyal to the motto "Fine chocolate for a fine line" with the desire to bring customers not only delicious, clean but also healthy products.
Black chocolate and cocoa powder at Trong Duc Cocoa have pure fruit flavor and rich flavor. With a characteristic natural scent, along with the natural rustic flavor of fruits, flowers and the country, the climate brings a sweet and bold Vietnamese taste .
Come to Trong Duc Cocoa to experience the authentic Vietnamese cocoa flavor. Together with a dedicated team of consultants, Cocoa Trong Duc hopes to help customers choose products from cocoa powder that are suitable for their needs.