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Five recipes for cocoa

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Five recipes for cocoa

This product combines well with sweet dates, and its addition to the dishes not only gives them a unique flavor, but also increases the nutritional value of the meal.

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1. Cocoa basic information

Cocoa proper is a plant that requires a constant temperature of 2030°C and a high humidity. From the seeds, cocoa powder and cocoa butter (cocoa fat) are obtained. Matysek-Nawrocka, P. The origins of cocoa cultivation date back to the 5th century A.D. It is present in both tropical and subtropical countries of the Americas, Africa and Asia. More than 20 species are known. They are used in various industries (including cosmetics) or as a raw material for the production of chocolate (M. Cyrankiewicz 2016).

2. Cocoa has a nutritional value

Grains contain sterols and dietary fiber, and are also a good source of magnesium and iron. 100 g of the product contains about 1400 mg of flavonoles and procianidines (M. Kubica, W. Thanks to its nutrient content, cocoa has many health benefits anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and antioxidant properties. Katz, K. Ali 2011).

3. Five recipes for cocoa

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

4. Chocolate pancakes with jam and fruit

The nutritional value (portion): Energy: 440 kcal, protein: 16.9 g, fat: 15.7 g, carbohydrate: 60.1 g. Method of preparation1. Add cocoa and baking powder to the dough, then mix again.

5. Chocolate oatmeal with hot cherries

The ingredients (per serving) are: oatmeal 4 teaspoons (40 g), milk 3⁄4 cups (180 ml), natural yogurt 2 tablespoons (50 g), cocoa a spoon (5 g), frozen cherries two servings (120 g), water 5 spoons (50g), erythritol Two spoons (10 g).

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

The nutritional value (portion): energy: 323 kcal, protein: 13.2 g, ?? fat: 10.4 g, carbohydrate: 48.3 g. Method of preparation1. Put all the ingredients in one dish, blend to a smooth paste. Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Source

Katz D.L., Kim D., Ali A., Cocoa and Chocolate in Human Health and Disease, „Antioxidants & Redox Signaling” 2011, 15(10), 2779–2811.
Kunachowicz H. et al., Wartość odżywcza wybranych produktów spożywczych i typowych potraw, Warszawa 2016.
Matysek-Nawrocka M., Cyrankiewicz P., Substancje biologicznie aktywne pozyskiwane z herbaty, kawy i kakao oraz ich zastosowanie w kosmetykach, „Postępy Fitoterapii” 2016, 17(2), 139–144.
Musioł M. et al., Wpływ czekolady na zdrowie człowieka, „Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” 2018, 72, 69–79.
Węglarz M., Kubica A., Sinkiewicz W., Znaczenie czekolady w prewencji chorób sercowo-naczyniowych, „Folia Cardiologica” 2011, 6(2), 127–134.