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After fermentation, the beans are dried and roasted, much like coffee, allowing them to darken in colour to a rich, dark brown and develop additional flavour and aroma. Roasting plays바카라 웹사이트a crucial role in bringing out바카라 웹사이트the flavours of the beans. It needs to be바카라 웹사이트skillfully바카라 웹사이트roasted to bring the best in the beans.바카라 웹사이트
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Research has shown dark chocolate (70% cocoa and above) to have numerous health benefits including its impact on cholesterol and cardiovascular health, mood, cognitive function, gut health, and protection of skin from바카라 웹사이트sun바카라 웹사이트damage.바카라 웹사이트However, moderation is the key.
While fruit, vegetables and tea are known sources of antioxidants, research shows that the cocoa bean is more potent, with one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients in the world.
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(Sheetal Saxena is a chocolatier and founder 'Colocal'. The views expressed in this article are personal and may not reflect the views of 바카라 Magazine.)