| Certification: | ISO, FDA, Hahal, Food Manufacturing License, Business Licens |
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| Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
| Application Form: | Tablet, Capsule |
| Application: | Health Care Products, Medicine, Food & Beverage, Skin Care, Feed |
| State: | Powder |
| Extract Source: | Theobroma Cacao L. |
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Audited Supplier | Description: Cocoa powder is extracted from cocoa beans that grow in pods on cacao tree. Beans are fermented, dried, cracked and roasted in high temperatures. Nibs are grounded in order to extract 75% of cocoa butter remaining a dark brown paste known as chocolate liquor. It is dried again and the mass is grounded into powder which is an unsweetened cocoa. Roasting modifies molecular structure of cocoa bean lowering the enzyme content and also reducing overall nutritional value. Health Benefits: Normalize blood pressure Cocoa powder helps to stabilize the blood pressure. Cocoa beans have adequate flavonoid which reduces blood pressure along with the improvement in elasticity of veins and blood vessels. Cocoa has antioxidants that promote stimulation of nitric acid for controlling pressure of blood vessels. But the cocoa based products such as black tea might have doubtful effects on normal pulse rate of blood pressure. Antioxidant properties A recent study shows that cocoa has high content of antioxidants in comparison to black tea, green tea and wine. Antioxidants vitalize oxygen based radicals in the body. Furthermore, it has high flavonoids and phenolic phytochemicals. Brain health Being a flavonoid rich ingredient, cocoa powder assists in maintaining healthy brain. It has neuoprotective benefits that help to promote brain competency, learning and memory functions. Additionally, studies supported those cocoa based products if added as a part of diet, it promotes blood flow and also cures vascular disorders. At the same time, if consumed excessively in caffeinated drinks, it results to severe side effects such as increased urination and sleeplessness. Manage cholesterol level Cocoa has hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects on both glucose and cholesterol respectively. Cocoa powder helps to reduce LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose level. Cocoa promotes HDL cholesterol in the blood that results in lowering chances of heart problems. Treatment diabetes Diabetes is a silent killer which damages glucose metabolism. The addition of cocoa based products to the daily diet improves hypermetabolism and insuli-n resistance of glucose in body. It not only regulates sugar levels but also contains proanthocyanidins that inhibits cataract formation which diabetes activate in the blood occasionally. Findings show that cocoa has antioxidant that is helpful for treating long term diabetes such as nephrotoxicity that could aggravate diabetic complications in patients. Cure for Bronchial Asthma Cocoa helps to heal bronchial complications. Alkaloids such as xanthine and theophylline found in cocoa powder help to ease bronchial spasm, constricted opening and bronchial tubes. It promotes breathing flow, treats chronic allergies that leads to severe stage of asthma and breath shortness. Assist healing Cocoa extracts are used for constructing medicinal products due to its therapeutic and wound healing properties. Cocoa extract is considered to be an active agent that prevents growth of infectious bacteria in the body. If used appropriately, it aids contagious bacteria named Helicobacter pylori from the body. Lower obesity Recent studies have shown the potential of cocoa in preventing obesity in the body. The daily intake of cocoa harmonize lipid metabolism to lower synthesis of fatty acids. Besides lowering obesity, its adequate intake enhances thermogenesis- the heat production mechanism in liver & white adipose tissues. Cardiovascular health Study has shown the benefits of cocoa in strengthening cardiovascular health. It incorporates epicatechin, catechin and procyanidin with antioxidant properties that assure cells and also strengthen heart. Moreover, cocoa powder also prevents lethal blood clots that blocks blood vessels that leads to severe cardiac failure. Enhance mood The consumption of cocoa helps to release stress level. It has antidepressant effect that facilitates some physiological processes. Cocoa powder has flavonols that promotes depressed mood by enhancing cognitive activities to provide relief from mental exertion. Cocoa powder also contains neurochemical phenylethylamine that promotes feelings of satisfaction and enhance aphrodisiac effects. Treat Constipation People with chronic constipation might find it helpful when consumed cocoa based products. Cocoa powder applies therapeutic effects that help to treat complication regarding digestion and bowel related diseases. Research shows that study on pediatric patients helps to assess effects of fiber rich cocoa powder on colonic, rectal and intestinal diseases. Study found out that cocoa is a substance which promotes the bowel function and also its movement. It relieves gastrointestinal discomfort by softening the consistency of stool. Prevention of cancer Cocoa powder helps to inhibit growth of cancerous cells and also assist the growth of healthy cells. It exhibit anti-proliferative qualities for healing cancer by helping procyanidins and flavonols. It helps to treat colon and prostate cancer having effective healing power. Skin health Cocoa is a natural ingredient which is helpful to maintain skin health. Findings have shown that flavonol found in cocoa lower hazardous effect of ultraviolet rays and also reduce scaling and skin roughness. Additionally, cocoa based products causes skin allergies on sensitive skin. If skin sensitivity is experienced, it is important to lower its consumption. |
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