Fat, obtained by pressing, from the grains of cocoa fruits, is valued all over the world not only for a pleasant chocolate flavor and excellent taste qualities. The product is rich in a mass of nutrients that favorably affect the body. Therefore, culinary dishes are not the only sphere in which cocoa butter is used - the properties and application of natural remedies cover many fields of medicine and cosmetology.
Therapeutic properties of cocoa butter
The main distinguishing feature of the described product is its composition. It is dominated by fatty acids:
- stearic;
- oleic;
- palmitic;
- lauric;
- arachidonic;
- linoleic.
Also in cocoa butter contains:
- vitamins (B, E, C, A);
- caffeine;
- xanthines;
- tannins;
- polyphenols;
- tocopherols;
- mono- and polysaccharides;
- microelements;
- proteins;
- phytosterols.
Thanks to a complex of listed chemical compounds, the product has surprising healing properties:
- normalization of digestion and intestinal motility;
- increased elasticity and tone of blood vessels;
- stimulation of cell regeneration;
- restoration of lipid and water balance;
- facilitating the flow of blood to the lungs and bronchi;
- an obstacle to the penetration of viruses into the body;
- cupping of inflammatory processes.
In addition, cocoa butter has a pronounced antioxidant, antiallergic, antiseptic, analgesic and antibacterial action. This allows you to use it in treatment:
- bronchitis;
- ARI and ARVI ;
- erosion of the cervix;
- inflammation of the hemorrhoids;
- angina;
- chronic constipation;
- atherosclerosis;
- inflammation of the gallbladder;
- varicose veins;
- eczema;
- fungal and bacterial skin lesions;
- shallow burns;
- eczema ;
- cracks in the epidermis.
Properties and application of cocoa butter in cosmetology
Naturally, due to the high content of saturated unsaturated fatty acids, cocoa butter is appreciated by professional cosmetologists. It is used to restore dry and damaged skin, eliminate peeling, redness and irritation, acne and other inflammatory elements.
Also, the described product is used in the manufacture of anti-aging cosmetics. Cocoa nuts oil perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the fading skin, saturates the cells with vitamins, stimulates the synthesis of elastin and collagen fibers, intensifies the production of hyaluronic acid. With the regular use of natural remedies, even noticeable wrinkles are smoothed, the skin turgor is raised, its relief, the oval of the face is corrected.
The correct application of the product is to apply it in its pure form. Preliminary it is necessary to melt the fat in a water bath or in a microwave oven.
But the useful properties of cocoa butter in cosmetology are not limited to this. The product can be used to strengthen the eyebrows and eyelashes, hair. With the help of the substance under consideration, the curls become thicker and stronger, less falling out. Moreover, such common problems as dry scalp, dry seborrhea, cross-section of tips and fragility of strands disappear.
Unique properties and application of cocoa butter in cooking
This cocoa butter is traditionally added to chocolate. It gives delicacy fragility, brittleness and melting texture while heating. It is due to cocoa butter that chocolate dissolves in the mouth, has a delicate, creamy consistency, gives a feeling of satiety.
Also, the described product is used in cooking:
- various drinks;
- puddings;
- confectionery glaze;
- candy;
- sweets;
- milk porridge;
- cakes;
- cakes;
- ganasha.
Cocoa butter can even be used for frying, stewing, baking seafood and meat, making sauces.