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5 rules for the use of cocoa

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5 rules for the use of cocoa

Cocoa is rich in many valuable compounds, and not only does it add a unique flavor to the food, but it also increases the nutritional value of the food.

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1. Cocoa basic information

It originated in the tropical regions of South and Central America (M.Musioł et al. 2018). It is now grown in both tropical and subtropical countries America, Africa and Asia. The cocoa tree is a plant that requires a constant temperature of 2030°C and high humidity. More than 20 species are known. The seeds are obtained from cocoa powder and cocoa butter (cocoa fat). They are used in various industries (e.g. cosmetics) or as a raw material for the production of cocoa (Mysek-Nawwicz, 2016).

2. Cocoa has a nutritional value

The main ingredients of cocoa beans are fats, which make up about 5057% of the dry weight. More than half of these are saturated fatty acids, the rest are monounsaturated fats. The seeds contain sterols and dietary fibers, and are also a good source of magnesium and iron. They are also rich in polyphenols, mainly catechins and anthocyanins. Over 100 g of the product contains about 1400 mg of flavonoids and prodiocyanins (M. Coconut, A. Kubica, W. Sinkiecz, 2011).

3. Five recipes for cocoa

Time of preparation: 15 minutes Ingredients (per serving): banana art (120 g), avocado 1⁄2 piece (70 g) cocoa tablespoon (5 g),?? walnuts teaspoon (15 g), honey 1 1⁄2 spoon (6 g).

4. Chocolate pancakes with jam and fruit

Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients (per serving): barley flour 3 teaspoons (35 g), natural yogurt 150 g, egg 50 g, cocoa spoon (5 g), powder for baking 1⁄2 spoon (2 g), olive oil 5 g, kiwi 75 g, low-fat jam three spoons (30 g).

5. Chocolate oatmeal with hot cherries

Time of preparation: 20 minutes Ingredients (per serving): oatmeal 4 teaspoons (40 g), milk 3⁄4 cups (180 ml), ?? natural yogurt 2 teasps (50 g) cocoa spoon (5 g), frozen cherries two teaspes (120 g), water 5 teaspers (50 ml), erythritol 2 teasses (10 g)

6. It's a chocolate cocktail with a walnut nut

Time of preparation: 10 minutes Ingredients (per serving): banana art (120 g), milk glass (240 ml), ?? cocoa 2 tablespoons (10 g) peanut butter teaspoon (10 g).

7. Chocolate cake of cucumbers

Time of preparation: 90 minutes Ingredients (for 10 servings): cucumber art (400 g), oatmeal 1⁄2 cup (50 g); barley flour 3⁄4 cup (100 g); egg 2 pieces (100 g), cocoa 5 tablespoons (50 g), olive oil five teaspoons (75 ml), erythritol Five teaspos (50 g) baking soda teaspot (5 g), salt spices (0.2 g).
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Musioł M. et al., Wpływ czekolady na zdrowie człowieka, „Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” 2018, 72, 69–79.
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