Cocoa butter substitute is a kind of artificial stearin, which belongs to trans fatty acids. Generally, the content of cocoa butter in chocolate is >: 5%. Studies have confirmed that long-term consumption of trans fatty acids will increase the risk of obesity, hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Occasional consumption of cocoa butter chocolate generally does not have a serious impact on the human body, but long-term or excessive intake is not recommended, which may cause the following harm to the body:
1. Dyspepsia: Chocolate containing cocoa butter substitutes contains a lot of protein and cocoa butter, which is not easily digested by human body. After eating in large quantities, it will cause indigestion, and then there will be symptoms such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain;
2. Obesity: Long-term intake of cocoa butter substitutes is likely to cause fat accumulation in the body, which will increase the risk of obesity without complete intake. In addition, chocolate instead of cocoa butter is a food with high energy density, which is not conducive to weight loss;
3. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Excessive intake of trans fatty acids in cocoa butter substitutes can increase the risk of hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis, thus inducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases;
4. Others: The purine component contained in cocoa butter substitutes is also relatively high, and a large amount of consumption can also induce hyperuricemia and gout attacks.
In addition, cocoa butter chocolate also contains high sugar, which makes it difficult to control blood sugar for a long time or excessive. It is not recommended for patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes.
I still suggest eating less chocolate for dessert. I hope my answer is helpful to you!