Cacao Seeds / Theobroma / Chocolate seeds from Ceylon

CACAO SEEDS from CEYLON

Cacao beans attract the gourmands of almost every culture, as this wonderful fruit is a valuable source of chocolate, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter. Absorbing the benefits of tropical forests, cacao beans are enormously good for everyone regardless of age or sex.
Cacao beans – oval dark brownish seeds, in other words, chocolate nuts that grow on a chocolate tree. These beans are rather bitter in taste though they are widely eaten raw. Nevertheless, this product is mostly known as being grounded for chocolate.

1. Contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals, including potassium and copper – which are an invaluable support for the health of the cardiovascular system;

2. Rich in vitamins B1, B2, PP, and calcium – which is necessary for all major organs to function properly;

3. Consist of more than 300 healthy compounds like phenylethylamine, theobromine, and polyphenols (polyphenols are one of the most potent antioxidants, they have the ability to break down fats and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease);

4. A great source of antioxidants – magnesium, iron, zinc, and flavanol. The latter improves brain performance, normalizes blood pressure, and improves cerebral circulation;

5. Can be used as a cosmetic product – due to the content of procyanidin which makes the skin tone soft and improves skin elasticity;

6. Natural antidepressant because it contains dopamine, phenylethylamine, and serotonin which maintain mental health, improve mood, and help with stress and depression. It enhances the pleasure of physical activity, and relieves fatigue;

7. The enhancer of sexual sensations. [1] (the cacao beans contain theobromine that can improve your sex life).
The healthbenefitstimes.com reports about the following Cacao Beans

Nutrition facts: [2]
Cacao bean
Calories 196 Kcal./cup
Copper 362.00%
Iron 149.00%
Manganese 143.48%
Magnesium 102.14%
Phosphorus 90.14%