Cocoa Beans

The beans derived from the Cocoa tree are called Cocoa beans. The other common names for Cocoa bean are Cocoa, Cacao, and Cacao. It is used to extract cocoa butter and cocoa solids. It is used as the basis for making chocolate.
The term cocoa was derived from the Spanish word “cacao” and Nahuatl word “cacahuatl”. Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario are the three main varieties of the cocoa plant.

Cocoa is loaded with antioxidants such as flavonoids and procyanidins that help to provide anti-aging properties. It also has a high concentration of epicatechin, which is helpful for cardiovascular health.

Benefits of Cocoa Beans

• Maintains blood pressure            • Enhance mood  
• Antioxidant activities                    • Prevent constipation  
• Brain function                              • Treats cancer  
• Maintains cholesterol level          • Treats the deficiency of copper  
• Treat diabetes                             • Chronic fatigue  
• Helpful for bronchial asthma       • Skin problems  
• Heal wounds                               • Neurodegenerative ailments  
• Reduce obesity                           • Prevent magnesium deficiency  
• Cardiovascular functions            • Lower inflammation