Algae has some amazingly useful properties and now those properties have found their way into our chocolate! I realize algae doesn’t sound particularly appetizing so let me explain. Martek Biosciences Corporation - a world leader in discovering algae properties and developing their nutritional applications - studied the beneficial use of algae in long-term space flight and later identified a strain of algae that is a naturally high producer of DHA (docosohexaenoic acid). DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a key role in infant brain and eye development. DHA is also a key component of the heart and naturally found in breast milk. Numerous studies have confirmed that everyone benefits from an adequate supply of DHA.
Most people believe fish produce DHA but it is actually the algae in their food chain that makes them a rich source of DHA. Martek produces life’sDHA from algae grown in a FDA inspected facility. life’sDHA is used to fortify foods, beverages, dietary supplements and over 95% of U.S. infant formulas. It is also used in the CocoXan line of chocolates! You choose - you want DHA from tuna fish or would you rather get it in your chocolate? No contest!
Distributed by Xan Confections, CocoXan has developed several chocolates with benefits.
- COCO BRAIN - dark chocolate with orange flavor truffle with Vitamin A, D3 and E as well as Folic Acid and Vegetarian DHA. The DHA supports memory function and is an important brain nutrient.
- COCO HEART - Dark chocolate truffle containing CoQ10, the most powerful known lipid-soluble antioxidant to maintain and promote a healthy heart.
- COCO PREGGERS - Dark chocolate truffle with Folic Acid and Vegetarian DHA. Adequate folic acid supports the normal development of the brain.
- COCO WELL - Dark chocolate truffle with Wellmune WGP, a natural ingredient clinically proven to enhance key immune responses and promote health, wellness and vitality especially in highly stressed individuals
- COCO PMS - Rich dark chocolate berry flavor with an antioxidant rich blend of Chasteberry and Bilberry to fight the symptoms of PMS. It’s tag line is my favorite: Un-bitch yourself!
When my delicious samples of these healthy chocolates arrived, my brave friend, George Medina, sampled the COCO PREGGERS. No, he is not the world's first pregnant man - he just thought it might help him understand women better. Personally, I think he should have tried COCO PMS!
So there you have it my chocolate loving friends, never before has there been a better excuse to eat chocolate - algae and all!
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