Organic Cocoa Butter's Health Benefits

Cocoa butter, alternatively referred to as theobroma oil, is a pale yellow vegetable fat derived from cocoa beans. To extract cocoa butter, producers ferment, dry, roast, strip, and press cocoa beans.

Cocoa beans are grown in tropical regions near the equator — climates with high humidity are ideal for growing cocoa trees. Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast produce the majority of the world's cocoa beans.

Organic cocoa butter is a versatile substance. Not only is it a required ingredient in all chocolate manufactured in the United States, but it is also a popular ingredient in skin creams, lotions, lip balms, and dessert recipes.

Health Advantages

Consume Vitamin E

Cocoa butter contains a good amount of vitamin E, which is beneficial to the body in a variety of ways. Vitamin E supports vision, reproduction, and the health of your brain, skin, and blood.

Maintain Moisturized Skin

Cocoa butter contains a high concentration of fatty acids, making it an excellent primary ingredient in skin creams. The fatty acids aid in the hydration of the skin. Cocoa butter's fat forms a protective barrier that traps moisture and keeps your skin from drying out.

Healing Properties for the Skin

Cocoa butter is a primary ingredient in several topical treatments for eczema and dermatitis. Organic cocoa butter's high moisture content and protective oil-based nature alleviate itching and promote skin healing following a flare-up.

Protect Yourself From Sun Damage

UV radiation exposure can alter the texture of the skin, damaged skin cells, and even increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Cocoa butter's phytochemicals may help protect your skin from harmful UV rays and reduce your risk of skin disease.

Cholesterol Levels That Are More Healthy

High cholesterol levels are associated with conditions such as heart disease. Cocoa butter can assist in managing this risk factor and lowering your risk of suffering a heart attack. Cocoa butter contains stearic acid, which your liver converts to oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Oleic acid reduces the amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol in the blood and increases the amount of good (HDL) cholesterol.

Reduced Symptoms of Liver Disease

Certain types of liver disease are caused by a deficiency of choline. Consuming cocoa butter, which contains choline, may help reduce the risk of or manage symptoms of liver disease.

Bone Health Improvements

Vitamin K is present in trace amounts in cocoa butter. Vitamin K aids in the formation and maintenance of bones. 

Nutrition

Cocoa butter contains oleic acid, which is beneficial to the heart, as well as trace amounts of nutrients such as:

· Vitamins K and E Choline

· Servings of Nutrients

A tablespoon of cocoa butter contains the following:

· Calories: 120

· 14 gram fat

Cocoa, like all oils, is a calorie-dense substance. Use cocoa butter sparingly, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

Cocoa Butter: How to Use It

Cocoa butter contains a trace of chocolate flavor and aroma. You can make your own chocolate using cocoa butter — the process is a little involved, but many home chefs enjoy making chocolate as a hobby.

Because cocoa butter melts to edible oil, it can also be used in recipes that call for oil. Due to the high smoke point of cocoa butter, it will not burn easily at high temperatures. Due to the oil's chocolaty flavor, it is typically better suited for sweet recipes.

When substituting other oils for cocoa butter, it is best to replace only a portion of the oil with cocoa butter. When the recipe is cooked, the cocoa butter firms it up slightly.

Several additional uses for cocoa butter include the following:

· Utilize in recipes that call for chocolate chip cookies.

· Create edible lip balms and creams for the skin.

· Use in place of gelatin.

· Make vegan desserts with this.