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After roasting, cocoa beans are crushed into small particles, passed through special grinders - this is how grated cocoa is obtained. It serves as a raw material for obtaining chocolate mass and oil. After the separation of cocoa oil, the cake remains, which is ground into powder - this is how cocoa powder is obtained.
It is a powder, after grinding it is practically dust. The color varies from light to red and dark brown. Light-colored powder is believed to be a sign of poor cocoa quality. The aroma is thick, rich, with very weak hints of milk chocolate. The taste is pleasantly bitter.
Scope of application of natural cocoa powder:
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in home cosmetology, the powder is added to face and hair masks. Such masks smooth out small wrinkles, improve the complexion, and bring the skin tone to normal. Hair products strengthen the hair bulb. You can also make chocolate wraps at home with the addition of cocoa powder -
in traditional medicine, it is used as prevention and rehabilitation during heavy physical and psychoemotional stress - widely used in cooking for the preparation of various desserts, drinks, confectionery, pastries, ice cream. Cocoa powder gives the dish an appetizing brown color and chocolate taste, makes it more aromatic. It is also used to decorate ready-made dishes (for example, the dessert "Tiramisu")
Useful properties
Like chocolate, cocoa powder stimulates the brain, improves mood (because it helps the body produce the hormone of joy - endorphin), and contributes to a slight excitement of the nervous system. Very useful before an exam or test, an important meeting.
The flavonoids in the composition contribute to the removal of waste products and toxins from the body, and have a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system. Helps normalize weight.
Vitamins: groups B, E, K.
Macro- and microelements: zinc, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper.
Nutritional value of the product per 100 grams:
- PROTEINS, G - 22
- FATS, G - 11
- CARBOHYDRATES, G - 11
- ENERGY VALUE, kJ - 552
Ingredients: 100% сocoa.
Country of origin: Germany.
Storage conditions: in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses, not infected with pests of grain stocks, at temperatures below 20C and relative humidity not higher than 75%.
Expiration date: 6 months.
