Ingredient

Cocoa Powder (Theobroma Cacao)

Theobroma cacao

Containing cocoa butter residues, the fragrant cocoa powder has a silky texture and softens the skin. But most importantly, it smells really yummy!

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) grows in warm, humid forests near the equator. It yields large dark red or yellow pods containing up to 50 seeds each, coated by a soft, edible flesh. The seeds, also called cocoa beans, are covered to ferment and then dried. During this process, they lose their acidic taste and develop their familiar chocolate scent. 

To obtain cocoa butter and powder, the prepared beans are cleaned, dried and roasted and then ground into a thick, oily paste called chocolate liquor. The liquor can be used as such for chocolate-making or subjected to high pressure to separate cocoa powder from the butter. 

What are the benefits of cocoa powder?

Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids which are antioxidant components found in many fruits and vegetables. Thought to be good for the skin as well, to keep it looking firm and bright.

Finally, cocoa powder has a rich aroma, good for the mind, so do not be afraid to have a sniff!