Some people often have a question when they get acquainted with the range of cocoa products Masale : “What are grated cocoa beans and how do they differ from cocoa powder and cocoa butter?”
The main difference between the above-mentioned products is the different degree of processing of the raw material (in this case, raw cocoa beans), which directly affects the physical and chemical properties and use of cocoa products.
Grated cocoa beans or grated cocoa are obtained as a result of grinding pre-roasted cocoa beans. Since grinding involves heating the product, the result is a semi-liquid consistency, which is cooled in the form of monoliths or slabs for further use in production and sale.
The ways of using grated cocoa beans are diverse, but most often its use is limited to the production of chocolate, the production of sauces, desserts and cocoa drinks. In vain. After all, grated cocoa is widely used:
- in traditional medicine and Ayurveda
- in the production of soap and candle making
- in perfumery and aromatherapy
- in cosmetology – as the basis of face masks and bodies
- in wraps, massages and baths.
Active substances contained in grated cocoa:
- protect the skin from premature aging
- contribute to the elimination of stretch marks and the smoothing of small wrinkles
- help in the synthesis of collagen and elastin
- support the health of the skin , being an excellent preventive and therapeutic agent for many skin diseases
Grated cocoa beans do not contain “harmful” sugar and preservatives, but contain a large number of polyphenols, which are indispensable for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and brain activity. Cocoa can lower blood pressure, improve blood circulation in the brain, hands and feet.
Consumption of natural cocoa products (20-40 g per day) will support the protective barrier functions of your body, provide the necessary level of energy and help in the fight against stress.
Whatever you say, it’s a unique product. Try, experiment and enjoy the result!
