CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa

CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa is packed with flavanols. This is due to the special, natural and careful processing of the cocoa bean, which importantly, is also non – alkalised. This gentle processing maintains 80% of the flavanols of the cocoa bean.

These levels of flavanols make CHOCOCRU® cocoa one of the richest sources of flavanols in the world. CHOCOCRU® cocoa is also one of the richest flavanol cocoas available, far exceeding the flavanols found in either standard or raw cocoa.

- CHOCOCRU Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa Contains 415mg powerful cocoa flavanols per 5g teaspoon or 10,000 ORAC

Standard Cocoa powder contains an average of 25mg cocoa flavanols per teaspoon or 600 ORAC

Raw Cocoa powder contains 58mg cocoa flavanols per teaspoon or 1,400 ORAC

Other Benefits of CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa

• Reduced fat

CHOCOCRU® cocoa is reduced in fat. It contains only 11% cocoa butter, compared to an average 24% cocoa butter found typically in standard cocoa or raw cocoa

 

• Non- Alkalised

CHOCOCRU® cocoa is NON-ALKALISED. This means that the chemical processing typical of standard cocoa powders does not take place. As virtually all standard cocoa powders are alkalized this chemical process further contributes to the reduction of flavanols.

 

• Low Carbohydrate

CHOCOCRU® cocoa contains only 0.7g carbohydrate and a trace 0.02g of sugars per teaspoon. This makes CHOCOCRU® cocoa ideal for those following a low carbohydrate/ low GI/GL diet and individuals who prefer no added sugar to their cocoa.

 

• Low Calorie

CHOCOCRU® cocoa contains only 13 calories per 5g teaspoon making this the ideal for those wishing to monitor their calorie intake. Adding semi skimmed milk /light soya milk contributes to a delicious, healthy diet, without the chocolate compromise.

note: Cocoa contains monamine oxidase enzyme inhibitors which is reputed to help suppress the appetite.

- No Additives

CHOCOCRU® Cocoa contains no additives. It is 100% Pure Cocoa Powder, which is fat reduced. There are no preservatives, no flavorings’, no colour, no stabilizers, no sugar, no dairy, and is non-alkalised.

• Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegetarian

CHOCOCRU® cocoa is free from any additional ingredients making this cocoa a deliciously versatile ingredient, full of flavour and flavanols, especially for those on exclusion diets.

• CHOCOCRU® is Delicious and Versatile to Use

CHOCOCRU® cocoa has a delicious distinct, chocolate, malty taste. As it contains no additives and is pure, it is a wonderful ingredient to use for sweet and savoury uses. CHOCOCRU® Cocoa is ideal for making, comforting warm drinks, refreshing ice cold smoothies, baking and cooking, ice creams or simply sprinkled onto yogurts and breakfast cereals.

Flavanols in CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa

 

Flavanols are active antioxidants found in cocoa. The antioxidants found in cocoa belong to the group of the polyphenols, in particular the flavanols. In cocoa, polyphenols are present in abundance, even more than in red wine, tea, and specific kinds of vegetables or fruit.

Flavanols naturally occur in substances found in foods that prevent or inhibit oxidation. Oxidation or oxidative stress is the negative effect oxidation in the body brought about by environmental pollution, second hand cigarette smoke, pesticides, or even ultra violet light from the sun, and creates free radicals. Free radicals are also created by the body as part of normal metabolism. Free radicals are harmful and cause damage to the body’s cells.

Fortunately, plants produce antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables contain the greatest amount of antioxidants in nature. Some of the richest sources can be found in the cocoa bean, acai berries, walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, pomegranates, black grapes, gogi berries and cinnamon.

CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa. Flavanol Levels

 

Please note that CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa can be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and lifestyle and is not intended to replace the antioxidants and the numerous other beneficial nutrients found in fruit and vegetables.

CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa. Nutritional Information

 

 

The USDA website recommends a daily antioxidant intake range of at least 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC. Studies in the U.S have shown that the average consumption is only 1,500 ORAC units per day.

 

Why does CHOCOCRU® contain such high levels of flavanols, compared to other standard and raw cocoa’s.

 

The preservation of cocoa flavanols passes through several stages: from harvesting and processing of the cocoa bean to the production of cocoa. The end result is a particularly, chocolaty, malty cocoa full of flavanols. This combines delicious taste with the guarantee of very high natural flavanol content. As a result, it tastes wonderful and helps you feel great.

 

 

The table above shows the areas in which a significant reduction of the amount of flavanols occurs in the conventional processing of cocoa. The second half of the table indicates the areas where careful processing maintains up to 80% of the cocoa flavanols. This high level is found in CHOCOCRU® Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa.

 

Not many people know that the WORLDS richest source of flavanol antioxidants are found in the cocoa bean. However, almost all of these beneficial compounds are destroyed during conventional cocoa production.

 

However, CHOCOCRU Extraordinary Antioxidant Cocoa succeeds in maintaining up to 80% of the flavanol content of the raw cocoa bean and is thus the richest known source of powerful flavanols.

 

This extraordinary level of cocoa flavanols in CHOCOCRU® cocoa is the outcome of years of extensive research into ways of preserving cocoa flavanols and flavour. The result is due to several factors including: the source of the cocoa bean, special mild and gentle processing techniques which use lower temperatures, control of fermentation and humidity and non- alkalisation.

 

Please note that CHOCOCRU® products should be used as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. They are not intended to replace fruits and vegetables, to diagnose or treat any medical condition.