Question 1

is it ok to use 100% cocoa beans on your skin if you are trying to conceive or pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it's fine. I'm just not sure what rubbing cocoa beans on your skin will do for you.

Question 2

does adding cocoa or chocolate flavoured stuff to milk reduces the quality of milk?

Accepted Answer

No: If it helps you to be better about drinking milk to add some chocolate—more power to you. A good compromise is to mix milk with something like powdered chocolate instant breakfast which has slightly less sugar but the cocoa itself does not keep you from absorbing the good qualities milk possesses. Cocoa adds some empty calories and a bit of caffeine but has no chemical effect on milk.  Enjoy!

Question 3

is hot cocoa ok to keep me awake until bedtime at my destination? (-6h time zone crossed)? :)

Accepted Answer

Caffeine/hot cocoa: Hot cocoa has about the same amount of caffeine as decaf coffee (which still has small amounts of caffeine after processing).  If caffeine makes you jittery, you can take the hot cocoa to help stay alert without side effects.  If you drink caffeinated coffee or tea regularly, the hot cocoa won't keep you much more awake.

Question 4

what is cocoa powder formed from?

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See below: There are two main types of cocoa powder. Natural cocoa powder is produced using the process detailed above, and it is naturally very strong, slightly acidic, and very dark. Dutched cocoa powder or dutch cocoa is produced by adding an alkali to the press cake to mellow the flavor and make the color less intense.These beans are harvested in large pods which are split open& fermented then roasted.

Question 5

is unsweeted cocoa powder is healthy?

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Cocoa powder: Yes, unsweetened cocoa powder without additives , taken in moderation is healthy unless allergic or sensitive to powder.

Question 6

how long does hot cocoa remain in our system?

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Cocoa is not a drug: If you love it - it may seem that it should be regulated, but is's just a liquid food. The average woman takes 47 hrs - man 33 hrs for any food to pass from mouth out of body. Wide variability, so it can be up to 72 hrs. Hope this helps.

Question 7

is cocoa butter good for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not.: Keep sunburn cool with moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to  skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain.  Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek medical care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of symptoms within several days or if a large surface area is blistered.

Question 8

is cocoa butter good for sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Keep sunburn cool w moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant ; apply sap to skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain.  Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek med care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of sxs w/i several days or if a large surface area is blistered. Drink h2o.

Question 9

what does cocoa butter do for your skin?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa Butter: Cocoa butter has been called the ultimate moisturizer, and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. It is one of the most stable, highly concentrated natural fats known, and melts at body temperature so that it is readily absorbed into the skin. Cocoa butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Question 10

does instant coffee and cocoa contain lactose?

Accepted Answer

No: Lactose is milk sugar.

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