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Benefits of Cocoa Butter And Its Side Effects

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2024

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Cocoa butter is an immune system booster and helps in improving heart health. It also moisturises the hair and the skin.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is also known as theobroma oil. It is pale-yellow in colour. It is an edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It has a cocoa flavour and aroma and is mainly known for its melting point which is just below human body temperature.

Nutritional Value of Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter contains antioxidants and a number of fatty acids like stearic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, arachidic acid and lauric acid. It reatins a lot of healthy fats found in cocoa beans.

Nutritional facts Per 1 oz.

248
Calories
0.43
Total Fat

Health Benefits of Cocoa Butter

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Mentioned below are the best health benefits of Cocoa Butter

Prevents Aging

Due to the high concentration of antioxidants, cocao butter can help reduce the signs of aging.

Keeps Skin Moisturised

Cocoa butter protects the skin from outside agents that cause irritation or damage. it also helps in reducing scars.

Treats Mouth Sores

It helps in preventing blisters and keeps lips moisturised.

Anti-dandruff

Cocao butter has been linked to a lower incidence of dandruff and healthier hair follicle beds which reduces hair loss and prevents the onset of male pattern baldness.

Helps Improve Heart Health

It is beneficial for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It contains lipids which reduces the risk of herat attack.

Increases Immunity

It fights inflammation, cell mutation, DNA damage and helps in maintaining a hormonal balance.

Uses of Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is the main ingredient in all types of chocolate. Pharmaceutical companies also use it widely as it is an ideal base for medicinal suppositories.

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Side-Effects & Allergies of Cocoa Butter

Even though cocoa butter has many benefits, it is still high in fat and calories. It must be consumed with caution if a person is suffering from obesity or trying to reduce caloric intake.

Cultivation of Cocoa Butter

Cocoa beans are native to South and Central America as well as the Caribbean from where they are harvested. Cocoa butter is obtained from whole cocao beans in factories all over the world.

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    Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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    Reviewed ByDt. Ms. Shilpa MarwahB.Sc (Home Science), Post Graduation Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health NutritionDietitian/Nutritionist
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