The Difference Between Cocoa and Cacao When it comes to chocolate, there’s never just one or two choices to satisfy your cravings. There’s not only numerous brands of chocolate out there, but also many different forms. For instance: cacao vs. cocoa – is there a difference and which one is best? Cacao and cocoa may sound similar, but both of them are unique when it comes to taste, nutrition, and cost. Make a well informed, choco-licious decision! Cacao Cacao is the purest form of chocolate you can consume, which means it is raw and much less processed than cocoa powder or chocolate bars. Cacao is thought to be the highest source of antioxidants of all foods and the highest source of magnesium of all foods. It has been used throughout many cultures for years for health purposes and even used as a high trade commodity. Cacao butter is removed from the bean during production and the remaining part of the fruit is used to produce raw cacao powder. Cacao powder contains more fiber and calories than cocoa powder since more of the nutrients from the whole bean are still intact. Cacao is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, cholesterol-free saturated fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, natural carbohydrates, and protein that make it an excellent source of nutrients. Cocoa Cocoa is the term used to refer to the heated form of cacao that you probably grew up buying at the store in the form of cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is produced similarly to cacao except cocoa undergoes a higher temperature of heat during processing. Surprisingly, it still retains a large amount of antioxidants in the process and is still excellent for your heart, skin, blood pressure, and even your stress levels. If you buy cocoa powder, be sure you buy plain cocoa powder, not cocoa mixes which often contain sugar. Look for either regular cocoa powder or Dutch-processed (a.k.a. dark) cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is a rich source of fiber, has little fat, and has a bit of protein in it as well. Which one do you prefer — cacao or cocoa? #dessert #food #desserts #yum #yummy #amazing #instagood #instafood #sweet #chocolate #cake #diet #delish #foods #delicious #tasty #eat #eating #hungry #foodpics
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 03:06:59 +0000
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