Preserving health benefits and taste
“ChocoNature Acti-Cacao™ flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow.”
In order to make the claim, the following conditions of use have to be met:
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Dark chocolate: Minimum 200 mg of cacao flavanols per daily intake
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Boost Cacao powder beverages: 200 mg of cacao flavanols per daily intake
Cocoa and chocolate products that not only indulge the senses,
but offer appealing health benefits as well.
We have succeeded in preserving the naturally present flavanols in the cacao bean without compromising on the taste. We have developed organic certified ChocoNature Acti-Cacao, a special process to preserve a maximum of flavanols present in the cacao bean. Preserving health benefits and taste. We developed a special process where in the cacao flavanols, naturally part
of the cacao bean, are retained to a maximum of 80% during the process of making chocolate. In the traditional production process, a significant reduction of the amount of cacao flavanols occurs inevitably. Even more than 70% of the cacao flavanols are lost.
Our special process prevents this. Why is our chocolate called "The Wellness Chocolate"? Our chocolate is hand-crafted to be good for your health and well-being. The fact that it is not processed, allows for the active flavanols to remain strong in the chocolate. There are many health benefits to eating raw cacao, and at Choconat we use a special process.We call this special process : Acti-Cacao.The full process passes through several stages: from harvesting and processing of the cacao bean to the production of chocolate. The end result is a particularly effective product: cacao and chocolate. This combines excellent taste with the guarantee of a very high natural cacao flavanol content. As a result, it offers great health benefits. It is a special bean treatment The ChocoNat Acti-Cacao. The process starts with the cacao pods that are wild in the forest. Together with the cacao harvesters, we investigated ways of growing, harvesting and treating the beans in such a way that a maximum of cacao flavanols, taste and aromas, in the beans, are preserved. These are also maintained at every step throughout the entire process, from cacao beans to chocolate. The end result is a particularly effective product: ChocoNat™ cacao and chocolate. This combines excellent taste with the guarantee of a very high natural cacao flavanol content, which provides results that are hard to imagine for such a delicious tasting delicacy!
Compared to standard dark cook chocolate, the ChocoNat Acti-Cacao contain 7 times more flavanols.
Possible ChocoNat Acti-Cacao claims
Contains more active flavanols than standard chocolate on the market. Helps to maintain healthy cells by neutralizing free radicals. Increases the body’s ability to fight free radicals. Strengthens your natural defenses against oxidative stress. Helps to protect your body by reducing (harmful) free radicals. Demonstrates antioxidant effects and helps to protect the cells against oxidation.
Healthy heart and good blood pressure
Studies have shown that dark chocolate helps maintain healthy blood pressure and circulation. Because it's raw and organic and made with fresh cacao, we believe ChocoNat offers even stronger benefits! The French are also known to benefit from the healthy flavanols in red wine, but dark chocolate has more. And raw cacao has 7 times the antioxidant power of over cooked chocolate!
Protects the brainCacao and chocolate supports memory and concentration. A delicious serving for mental protection. That would be one way to describe our chocolate. The cacao flavanols present in dark chocolate are a powerful source of protection, helping to keep your powers of concentration and memory in top condition. Better brain performance is promoted by increased cerebral blood flow. The cacao flavanols in cacao and chocolate ensure a good supply of oxygen and energy to the entire body, including the brain. This provides good support for memory and concentration. A welcome effect, especially as we grow older.
Nourishes the skin
Cacao and chocolate keeps the skin soft and supple. The cacao flavanols in chocolate also have a beneficial effect on our exterior. Increased blood flow and better hydration ensure that the skin remains soft, smooth and supple. The chances of developing wrinkles and crow’s feet are reduced. Growing older beautifully is now within easy reach. These benefits have been shown in at least 4 independent human studies on cacao and chocolate.