Cocoa found in dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure in the short term and could potentially protect against cardiovascular disease. According to a recently released study, dark daily chocolate or cocoa powder consumption was seen to cut blood pressure compared to a control group. The review follows The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) issue about...
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Natra reveals new granulated chocolate product
Spanish ingredients producer Natra has revealed a new granulated chocolate product that will form a ‘new generation’ of powdered chocolate for the industry. Specialising in manufacturing and delivering cocoa-and chocolate-derived products, the company developed a new ingredient as a solution for producers who wish to use a chocolate powder that retained key features and tastes...
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Dark chocolate could help reduce risks of heart disease
Having dark chocolate could help minimise the risk of heart disease in people with metabolic syndrome. Researchers examined the long-term value and cost effectiveness of daily dark chocolate in a population where metabolic syndrome with cardiovascular disease is at a high risk. Led by Professor Christopher Reid, from Monash University, in Australia, mathematical models were...
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Chocolate and cocoa does not help for arterial stiffness
Cocoa intake does not necessarily improve arterial stiffness despite being related to a lower cardiovascular risk, researchers say. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, Spanish researchers have investigated the relationship between cocoa consumption and arterial stiffness in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors and reported that their findings did not indicate cocoa intake had...