Both cacao and cocoa come from the cacao bean of the Theobroma cacao tree. The key difference between the two lies in how the cacao bean is processed after harvesting and how the health benefits are altered as a result of this processing. Simply put, cacao refers to the minimally processed form of the cacao bean, while cocoa refers to the highly processed form of the bean. Cocoa powder is roasted at a much higher temperature and typically supplemented with additives to cut the bitterness (either an alkalizing chemical solution in the case of Dutch-processed or alkalized cocoa, or with sugar and other additives, as found in milk chocolate and candy chocolate bars). Cacao powder, which is often cacao beans and maintains the nutritionally dense properties of the cacao seed.labeled as “Raw Cacao Powder,” is derived from low-temperature.
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Cacao Powder Health Benefits
Cacao powder is rich in healthy plant compounds, which possess antioxidant, cardioprotective and anti-cancer properties. In fact, cacao powder has more than 100% of your daily value of iron and manganese. Eating raw cacao powder will ensure you gain all the nutritional benefits this plant food has to offer. Here’s just some of the research on the many health benefits of cacao powder.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidative
- Supports brain health
- Reduces cancer risk
- Improves insulin function
- Cardioprotective