The Power of Cocoa Powder
February 15, 2011
New research finding just released in the Chemistry Central Journal compares the antioxidant power of the powders; fruit powder vs. cocoa powder.
Cacao and a number of other fruits are often classified as super fruits. So which is the most super?
In the study, a variety of fruit powders were analyzed for their antioxidant capacity (ORAC) and total flavanol (TF) content. Cocoa powder was also analyzed.
After all the powders were tested, it was determined that cocoa powder had the most concentrated source of antioxidants and flavanols (ORAC and TF).
Dark chocolate was tested and, not surprisingly, also had high concentrations similar to cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder is low in fat and can be added to recipes for extra nutritional value. I like to add cocoa powder to my favorite banana bread recipe and breakfast muffins. My teenage daughter loves adding cocoa to her bowl of hot oatmeal.
To read more on this study:
http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/5/1/5
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