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Recent facts about Healthy Cocoa
Monday, December 3, 2007
Fortified cocoa fights colds, a manufacturer claims. A new cocoa product with added Chinese herbs can help protect against colds and flu, the manufacturer claims.According to Enerhealth Botanicals, Cocoa Mojo is the first product of its kind to contain Cordyceps, traditionally used to treat respiratory disorders and chronic fatigue, as well as Ganoderma, which strengthens the immune system."Since most consumers are fighting colds and flu during the winter months it makes sense to provide a healthier herbal hot cocoa that boosts immune systems during the flu season," the US based company said.The product is totally natural, the company added, as the cocoa is organic and sweetened with Rapadura, a sugar cane crystal sweetener.Cocoa has for some time been promoted as health benefits, with nutritional experts claiming the product lowers cholesterol, boosts blood flow and reduces hypertension.According to Barry Callebaut scientist Hans Vriens, chocolate contains 750 different components identified by the company, of which 230 can contribute to better human health - be it antioxidant capacity, brain health, relaxation or any number of other benefits.This article was written by Charlotte Ayre and published on the 30 November 2007.Editor:Our full acknowledgement for the information in this article and if you wish to read further then go to:http://www.confectionerynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=81761&m=1CNED03&c=fcwwwewrlvwrnky
