Cocoa Beans

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COCOA BEAN (Theobroma cacao seed) is also called the cacao bean, or simply cocoa, is the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of nonfat substances) and cocoa butter (the fat) can be extracted.

Cocoa beans are the basis of chocolate. The likely mechanisms are strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; improvement in endothelial function, vascular function, and insulin sensitivity; as well as attenuation of platelet reactivity and reduction in blood pressure.

Cocoa bean contains high concentrations of phytochemicals, including momomeric (epicatechin and catechin) and oligomeric (procyanidin) flavanols.