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Cacao Powder
Cacao powder is made by grinding cocoa solids after most of the cocoa butter has been removed from cacao beans. It has a rich chocolate flavor and is commonly used in baking, beverages, and desserts.
Beneficial properties
rich in polyphenols
source of magnesium
contains iron
provides fiber
low in sugar when unsweetened
Nutritional highlights
Unsweetened cacao powder provides flavonoids, fiber, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese.