Cocoa - Composition, Properties, Varieties

Cocoa is a product that has been known and widely used by humans for hundreds of years. It comes from the seeds of the cacao fruit, which are rich in valuable ingredients and properties – cocoa can positively affect memory and concentration, and it may also support the proper functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used both in the kitchen and in cosmetics. What is cocoa and what properties does it have? Does cocoa contain caffeine? Which cocoa is the healthiest?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.