The benefits of Cocoa in DXN Cocozhi

Cocoa beans are the fermented seeds of the cacao tree, it is native to the Amazon region and as the meaning suggests, cocoa was historically considered an especially important crop in Central and South America. The cacao tree stands about 12-25 feet tall and grows naturally in tropical climates. The fruit of the cocoa tree is a pod full of sweet pulp enfolding a cluster of about 20-40 cacao seeds. Today, cocoa is produced across the world, with about forty percent of the harvesting done in Cote d’Ivoire, along with Indonesia, Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria, and Cameroon contributing to the overall production.

Nutritional Value of Cocoa:
Cocoa is rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. It is also a good source of selenium, potassium, and zinc while providing the body with carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fiber. In addition to this, the cholesterol content in cocoa is almost negligible. Cocoa contains cocoa butter, which is a mixture of monounsaturated fats like oleic acid and saturated fats, namely stearic acid, and palmitic acid.

Benefits of Cocoa:
Cocoa offers anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant qualities and has demonstrated positive effects by imparting numerous benefits:

Antioxidant Capacity: Antioxidants helps to neutralize the oxygen-based free radicals that are present in the body. In addition to this, cocoa is abundant in phenolic phytochemicals and possesses a high number of flavonoids as well.