Cocoa butter

Cocoa butter - use and its properties

Cocoa butter is rich in vitamin E, mineral salts, alkaides and polyphenols (natural antioxidants) as well as saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

Cocoa butter - how to use it?

The product has a thick consistency, but the melting point of cocoa fat is low (it can melt at room temperature) and it is recommended to dissolve it in a water bath. All you need is a bowl of warm water to start melting the cocoa butter.

Cocoa butter has a wide range of uses in the kitchen. After adding cocoa, you can create homemade chocolate, chocolates, pralines, icings, and also use it for baking. It is a great alternative to butter and margarine, it does not contain lactose. You can fry on it.

Cocoa butter - other uses

It is characterized by strong antioxidant properties, thanks to the high content of antioxidants, it delays the skin aging process and reduces the visibility of wrinkles and scars. Perfectly nourishes the skin, the oleic acid contained in the composition has a strong moisturizing and oiling effect. Cocoa butter is well absorbed by the skin and is almost 100% biocompatible. It is recommended for the care of all skin types. It regenerates the skin wonderfully. Reduces stretch marks, cellulite, minor wounds and burns. It is also perfect for daily care of dry, sensitive and itchy skin - it perfectly moisturizes dry skin. It is safe for children and allergy sufferers. It works great as a hair mask. In addition, cocoa butter fights free radicals, stimulates collagen production, prevents skin from drying out, smoothes chapped and cracked lips, softens the skin of feet and elbows and soothes irritation caused by sunbathing. After melting in a water bath, it will become a liquid oil for body care and a relaxing body massage. It is an ideal addition to soaps, creams, scrubs, balms and bath liquids. Cocoa butter can be added to the bath - a small portion dissolved in the bathtub will make the bath not only aromatic (beautiful smell), but also moisturize the skin of the entire body. Cocoa butter is also suitable for making candles.

Cocoa butter storage

Cocoa butter is characterized by a high content of natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity. Cocoa butter should be stored in a dry and cool place, preferably at a temperature below 20°C. At room temperature, cocoa butter may change consistency and become soft, making it difficult to store and use. Cocoa butter should be protected from sunlight. You can store cocoa butter in a closed container or in a tightly closed plastic bag. It is important not to expose cocoa butter to moisture as this can cause it to oxidize more quickly and spoil the product. Cocoa butter can have a long shelf life, up to two years, provided it is stored in appropriate conditions.

Cocoa butter contains many nutrients, such as:

• Fatty acids: Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids, including oleic, stearic and palmitic. It also contains small amounts of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid, which are important for health.
• Natural antioxidants: Cocoa butter is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins. They have anti-inflammatory properties and protect the body against harmful free radicals.
• Vitamins: Cocoa butter is a good source of vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and supports skin health. It also contains small amounts of vitamin K.
• Minerals: Cocoa butter is rich in many minerals, including magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. These minerals are important for the health of the nervous system, blood, bones and skin.

One tablespoon of cocoa butter (about 14 grams) contains approximately 94 calories, 1 gram of protein, 9 grams of fat, and 2 grams of carbohydrates. Due to its high fat content, cocoa butter should be consumed moderately and as part of a balanced diet.

Cocoa butter storage

Cocoa butter is characterized by a high content of natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity. Cocoa butter should be stored in a dry and cool place, preferably at a temperature below 20°C. At room temperature, cocoa butter may change consistency and become soft, making it difficult to store and use. Cocoa butter should be protected from sunlight. You can store cocoa butter in a closed container or in a tightly closed plastic bag. It is important not to expose cocoa butter to moisture as this can cause it to oxidize more quickly and spoil the product. Cocoa butter can have a long shelf life, up to two years, provided it is stored in appropriate conditions.

Cocoa butter contains many nutrients, such as:

• Fatty acids: Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids, including oleic, stearic and palmitic. It also contains small amounts of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid, which are important for health.
• Natural antioxidants: Cocoa butter is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins. They have anti-inflammatory properties and protect the body against harmful free radicals.
• Vitamins: Cocoa butter is a good source of vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and supports skin health. It also contains small amounts of vitamin K.
• Minerals: Cocoa butter is rich in many minerals, including magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. These minerals are important for the health of the nervous system, blood, bones and skin.

One tablespoon of cocoa butter (about 14 grams) contains approximately 94 calories, 1 gram of protein, 9 grams of fat, and 2 grams of carbohydrates. Due to its high fat content, cocoa butter should be consumed moderately and as part of a balanced diet.

How to use cocoa butter?

Cocoa butter is a very versatile product that can be used in many culinary and cosmetic recipes. Here are some ways to use cocoa butter:

1. For making chocolate: cocoa butter is a key ingredient in making homemade chocolate. Just dissolve it in a water bath or in the microwave and add sugar, cocoa and possibly other additives such as nuts, dried fruit or coconut flakes.
2. For baking: cocoa butter can be used as a substitute for traditional butter or vegetable oil in many cake, cookie and muffin recipes. It adds intense flavor and aroma of cocoa and improves the consistency of baked goods.
3. For flavoring coffee and tea: A teaspoon of cocoa butter can add aroma and flavor to coffee or tea. Just add a piece of cocoa butter to your cup and wait for it to melt.
4. For skin care: cocoa butter applied to the skin is very beneficial - it moisturizes the skin. It can be used to produce homemade cosmetics such as lotions, creams and body butters. You can dissolve it in a water bath and add essential oils to it to give it an additional fragrance.
5. For aromatherapy: cocoa butter works well in aromatherapy because it is able to bind and release scents. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to it and dissolve it in an aromatic lamp or diffuser.

• NO ADDED SUGAR:  Cocoa Keto products do not contain sugar, but they are equally tasty!
• GLUTEN FREE:  You don't have to worry about gluten in this product!
• NO PALM OIL:  Our products do not contain palm oil, only organic cocoa fat.
• LOW  glycemic index.
• 100% VEGAN and LACTOSE FREE : The melting milk-chocolate taste in the mouth can be obtained without milk and its allergenic properties. Let yourself feel this positive difference, for your health and taste.
• BIO:  Eat organic and you will help our planet. The chocolate you buy from us is made from raw materials from certified organic farming and ethical trade.
• RAW,  i.e.  RAW CHOCOLATE:  Feel the real, original taste of chocolate from unroasted cocoa beans. It really tastes better without high-temperature processing and retains a whole range of nutrients.
• KETO friendly : a product composed for people following the KETO or LCHF diet. Try our products containing organic cocoa butter and MCT.
• SOY FREE:  the product is free from soy and its products.

Unsaturated fatty acids - what are they?

Unsaturated fatty acids (EFAs) are called essential fatty acids ( essential fatty acids) because they are necessary for the functioning of the body. We cannot produce them ourselves, so we need to supply them to our body regularly. Most EFAs are found in vegetable oils, oils from nuts and sprouts, and in fish fats, e.g. cod liver oil. There are mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The representative of monosaturated fatty acids is primarily oleic acid, the two main groups of polyunsaturated fatty acids are omega-6 (n-6) and omega-3 (n-3) acids. They are necessary for the proper functioning of the body, especially the circulatory system, heart and brain.