cocoa powder comes from cocoa beans that grows in pods on the cacao tree. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted and cracked. The nibs are ground to extract about 75% of the cocoa butter leaving a dark brown paste called chocolate liquor. After drying again, the mass is grounded into powder( unsweetened cocoa). 100% natural with no addictive. One major health benefit about cocoa powder is, * It Prevents and treat diabetes - Cocoa powder contains flavanol which are powerful antioxidant that can help improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control!