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Resveratrol: Providing the Cocoa Cassava Bar with Anti-Aging Benefits

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant naturally present in grapes and berries which has captured the attention of many medical researchers in recent years because of its potential anti-aging benefits. But did you know that this potent compound can also be found in good old chocolate? After testing cocoa powder, baking chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet baking [...]

 
 

Why Cocoa Cassava Bars Use Dutched Cocoa Powder

Posted on August 25th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Cocoa powder is produced when around 75 percent of cocoa butter is removed from chocolate liquor (the liquid from ground cocoa beans used in chocolate products). The remaining solids are then used to make unsweetened cocoa powder. Natural cocoa powder is dark, has a strong flavor and is slightly acidic and bitter. In 1828, Dutch [...]