Theobroma cacao
The powder is obtained from the cacao cake, which goes through a double grinding process.
Properties and Benefits
Cocoa powder contains polyphenols, antioxidants that help to improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Cocoa powder is rich in theobromine, which helps to reduce inflammation and can protect you from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Cocoa powder provides B group vitamins, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, zinc and selenium.
Nutritionally, cocoa powder is a very caloric food with a contribution of proteins, carbohydrates and fat. On the other hand, some of the benefits of cocoa powder are its high antioxidant content, its contribution of stimulant alkaloids and its contribution of phenylethylamine.