“COCOA - FOOD of the GODS or the DEVIL'S TEMPTATION?”

CAPE ARGUS - 1886, March 10

“The COCOA Bean is a phenomenon which nature has never repeated. Never have so many qualities been brought together in so small a fruit.” (Alexander von Humbolt, 1769-1859)

Banting fundis might be surprised to hear that already in 1886 the Homoeopathic qualities of COCOA were known in Cape Town. COCOA Powder is made by crushing COCOA beans and removing the fat or COCOA butter. Today, COCOA is most famous for its role on chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health.