How to use cacao paste.
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Cacao paste can be used in cooking and baking. The paste's taste is similar to unsweetened baking chocolate, so it's easy to substitute cacao paste for recipes that call for its use. Cacao paste can be bought online or at specialty stores like Whole Foods. It can also be used on its own as a rich, satisfying snack with a chocolatey flavor (no added sweetener).
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Cacao paste is great for smoothies. When you blend cacao paste with fruits and vegetables, the resulting smoothie has an intense chocolate flavor that helps disguise the bitterness of high-fiber vegetables like kale. If your kids don't mind a few green specks in their drink, this gives them an extra nutritional boost!
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Cacao pastes are simple but effective ingredients for making homemade chocolate bars and other candies. You need just one other ingredient—sweetener—to add richness to vegan desserts, which makes it a huge time saver during the holiday season when you have many people to feed who have different food preferences or restrictions.
Potential health benefits of cacao paste.
There's reason to believe that the antioxidants in cacao may help protect against some common diseases, including cancer. The phenolic compounds in cacao may reduce your risk of certain cancers, such as colorectal and prostate cancers (1Trusted Source).
Cacao is also a good source of magnesium, iron, and other minerals. Here are 6 reasons why magnesium is good for you.
Traits of cacao have been shown to lower blood pressure due to its ability to dilate blood vessels. Those with normal blood pressure should avoid consuming excessive amounts of caffeine that cacao may contain.
Cacao paste can be used to enjoy the taste of chocolate in a positive way for your body and mind!
Enjoying the health benefits of cacao and chocolate has never been easier. One way to do this is by choosing to eat products made with cacao paste. Cacao paste can be made into different types of chocolate through the addition of sugar, sweeteners and/or additional ingredients.
Cacao paste contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber which are known to combat free radicals in the body that cause oxidation and damage cells in your body (including brain cells). Antioxidants also help to improve circulation, lower blood pressure, increase energy and promote a healthy heart. Because cacao contains antioxidants it is very good for you!