Cocoa powder is the cake obtained after the extraction of cocoa butter. This cocoa cake obtained at the end of oil pressing is crushed and ground, dried at a temperature between 18 and 20°C to make cocoa powder. It is important that it is dried at a controlled temperature. Cocoa powder is used for the production of chocolate, pastries, milk drinks or cosmetics.
Cocoa powder is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. It also helps reduce insulin resistance, regulate flow and burn fat.