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Dark Chocolate (Cacao) is a refined product made from cacao beans. It needs to be at least 80% cacao in order to receive all the requisite health benefits of dark chocolate and be considered a super food.




Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate:
  • Increased Immune Function
  • Reduced Cancer Risk
  • Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
  • Protection Against Heart Disease
  • Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
  • Slowing the progression of AIDS
  • Slowing Aging
  • DNA Repair and Protection
  • Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
  • Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Promoted Eye Health
  • Alzheimer's Protection
  • Osteoporosis Protection
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
  • Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
  • Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Antioxidant Protection
  • Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
  • Alleviation of the Common Cold
  • Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
    *Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Dark Chocolate, and may not necessarily be related to Dark Chocolate.


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Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Dark Chocolate: Protein | Saturated Fat | Calories | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid) | Vitamin K | Calcium | Dietary Fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese | Selenium | Iron | Potassium | Copper| Zinc |

to compare these nutrition facts with other foods.

[TD="colspan: 5, align: center"][SIZE=+1] Nutrition Facts [/SIZE]
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[TD][SIZE=+1]Vitamins[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin A 0IU[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Retinol equivalents 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Retinol 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Alpha-carotene 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Beta-carotene 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Beta-cryptoxanthin 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin C 0mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin E 0.4mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin K 9.7μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin B12 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Thiamin 0.147mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Riboflavin 0.1mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Niacin 1.355mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Pantothenic acid 0.168mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin B6 0.027mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Folate 28μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Folic Acid 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Food Folate 28μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Dietary Folate Equivalents 28μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Choline 45.7mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Lycopene 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Lutein+zeazanthin 38μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin A[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE]•[SIZE=-1]Vitamin C[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Calcium[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]10%[/SIZE]•[SIZE=-1]Iron[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]97%[/SIZE]

[TD="colspan: 5"] [SIZE=-1]Baking Chocolate Unsweetened Squares[/SIZE] [/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5"][SIZE=-1]Serving Size 100g[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5"][SIZE=-1] Calories 501[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5, align: right"][SIZE=-2] % Daily Value[SUP]*[/SUP] [/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Total Fat 52.31g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]80%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Saturated Fat 32.351g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]162%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Cholesterol 0mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Sodium 24mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Total Carbohydrate 29.84g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]10%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Dietary Fiber 16.6g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]66%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Sugar 0.91g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-10]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Protein 12.9g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-10]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5, align: left"][SIZE=-1][SUP]*[/SUP]Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1] %DV[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]12%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]10%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]6%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]7%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]2%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]7%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TD]
[TD="width: 33%"][TABLE="width: 100%"]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=+1]Minerals[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1] %DV[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Calcium 101mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]10%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Iron 17.4mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]97%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Magnesium 327mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]82%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Phosphorus 400mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]40%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Sodium 24mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Potassium 830mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]24%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Zinc 9.63mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]64%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Copper 3.233mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]162%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Manganese 4.167mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]208%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Selenium 8.1μg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]12%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Water 1.34g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][SIZE=-1]Ash 3.6g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

[SIZE=-1]Percent of Daily Calorie Target[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-2](2000 calories)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Percent Water Composition[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g)[/SIZE]

[TD="colspan: 2"] [SIZE=+1]Useful Stats[/SIZE] [/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]25.05%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1.34%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0.43g[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

How to choose Dark Chocolate: Choose dark chocolate which contains mostly cocoa powder, and cocoa butter. (i.e. Make sure cocoa powder and butter are the first two ingredients). Avoid any chocolates which use partially hydrogenated oils, milk, and milk fat.


How to store Dark Chocolate: Store dark chocolate in a cool-dry place. Between 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit (15-20 C). Avoid storing dark chocolate in the freezer or fridge as this can damage its flavor.


Taste: Dark chocolate has an intensely fragrant taste, is somewhat sour, astringent, and melts in your mouth. It pairs well with coffee, and green tea.


Recipes using Dark Chocolate: Chocolate Banana Pudding

Acquire Dark Chocolate: Buy Dark Chocolate from Amazon.com


 
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