Ingredients: cocoa mass, sweetener: xylitol (birch sugar), cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, vanilla flavor. Cocoa solids: 70% minimum.
The positive physiological effects of cocoa are truly valuable when consumed in high quality form, as anyone can experience firsthand. It owes its valuable properties to the following:
- contains more than 300 different valuable compounds
- rich source of minerals and vitamins, including phosphorus, magnesium, copper, potassium, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, and E
- possesses strong antioxidant properties due to its flavonoids and polyphenols, making it effective in preventing cardiovascular, and cancer diseases
- thanks to its theobromine and low caffeine content, it has a stimulating effect, enhancing mental activity. Therefore, it can be effective during strenuous mental tasks or exam periods
- few people know that cocoa contains about 20% dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.
What to know about xylitol?
Its sweetening effect is the same as sugar, but thanks to its low glycemic index, it triggers only minimal insulin response in the body.
It retains its sweet taste even when heated, so it can be used for baking and cooking.
Consuming a larger quantity of it may cause diarrhea and bloating in sensitive individuals. However, this effect is not as strong as with other sweeteners (e.g. sorbitol), so don't let it discourage you from trying it out!
Since it does not provide nutrients for the bacteria living in the mouth, it helps prevent tooth decay.
It reduces appetite and delays the onset of hunger.