Cocoa butter is a natural fat found in cocoa beans.
The main ingredients are oleic acid and stearic acid. Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid, while oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. The real killer of chocolate that makes us gain weight is the large amount of sugar, saturated fatty acids and even trans fats added during the production process.
So if you think about lowering blood pressure and other effects, you need to choose dark chocolate with a purity of more than 85%. But if you want to lose weight, you should be obedient and count the calories, eat less and move more.
Effects and functions of cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is extracted and made from cocoa, and is mainly a component of coffee. This kind of cocoa butter is a natural fat that can be effectively absorbed by the human body. It has a good antioxidant effect and can eliminate pigmentation on the face. It contains a certain amount of fat, which can provide the human body with abundant energy and ensure the body's metabolism.
And this kind of cocoa butter can also promote skin differentiation and effectively prevent the appearance of stretch marks and growth and shrinkage marks. Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans and is sometimes called cocoa butter. This fat is slightly yellow in color and has a subtle chocolate flavor. In addition to making white chocolate and certain sweet treats, cocoa butter has several other culinary uses.
One of the biggest benefits of cocoa butter is that it contains natural antioxidants, making it a stable and easily stored fat. Cocoa butter has a melting point just below average body temperature, so it remains solid at room temperature but will melt in your mouth. It gives some pastries containing chocolate a silky texture and is therefore often used in baked goods.