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Chocolate and Cocoa Products as a Source of Health and Wellness

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A description of cocoa and chocolate processing, the biochemical compounds of cocoa and chocolate, as well as the composition of chocolate and related products are discussed. Disease-related clinical studies, with an approach to clinical aspects, and human and body behavior through chocolate and cocoa product intake are mentioned. The consumption of chocolate and cocoa in several forms, taking into consideration the addition of bioactive ingredients is discussed with attention to bioactive compounds available in the type of chocolate being consumed.

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  1. Pharmaceutical-Biochemical Technology Department, Pharmaceutical Sciences School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Suzana Caetano da Silva Lannes

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  1. Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Pullman, Washington, USA

    Gustavo V. Barbosa-Cánovas

  2. Department of Food Science, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

    Gláucia María Pastore

  3. Department of Food Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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  4. Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

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  5. Pharmaceutical-Biochemical Technology Department, Pharmaceutical Sciences School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Suzana Caetano da Silva Lannes

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Caetano da Silva Lannes, S. (2017). Chocolate and Cocoa Products as a Source of Health and Wellness. In: Barbosa-Cánovas, G., et al. Global Food Security and Wellness. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6496-3_9

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