Cacao (theobroma cacao) is an evergreen tree native to the deep tropical region of South America. It requires a humid climate with regular rainfall, grows best under shade, and can be found growing wild in the low foothills of the Andes. The fruit pods grow directly from the trunk and older branches, turning
Orange when ripe. The seeds are then used to make cocoa and chocolate. The fermented seeds are roasted, cracked, and ground into a powder from which fat is extracted, resulting in
Cocoa butter. Cacao was extensively cultivated and used by the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica. It was used as a sacred beverage, as a health remedy, and as currency (who says money doesn't grow on trees?). As recently as the 1840s, Cacao beans were used in place of small coins in some areas.Health Benefits Cacao beans actually contain no sugar. They are instead a good source of calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and potassium, in addition to vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and pantothenic acid. Cacao also contains high amounts of protective antioxidant compounds, such as polyphenols and flavonoids. In fact, a serving of Cacao contains more polyphenols than a glass of red wine. Cacao is remarkably rich in magnesium, which balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and is essential for helping the heart pump blood efficiently. It is also a good source of sulphur, which is known as "the beauty mineral" because of its support of healthy skin, nails, and hair. It's no secret that chocolate is a mood-boosting food. This is partly because Cacao stimulates the production of serotonin and endorphins, and contains phenylalamine and anandamide, two chemicals that elevate the mood. (Phenylalamine is also created in the brain and released when we are in love, and anandamide is referred to as "the bliss chemical.") Cocoa Products Neimo has a line of certified organic and raw Cocoa products such asCocoa powder, Cocoa paste, cocoa butter and Cocoa nibs.
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