Montezuma's Bar Library, Chocolate Bars In Various Flavours, Gluten Free, 5 x 90g Bars (450g Total)

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Participants with higher chocolate consumption and higher flavanol intake from cocoa products experienced a lower risk of developing type-2 diabetes Tzounis et al. [ 79] conducted the first human-intervention study designed to investigate the influence of high cocoa flavanol intake on the growth of the human fecal microbiota. In particular, these authors assessed that the intake of 494 mg of cocoa flavonoids/ day for 4 weeks had a significant effect on intestinal microbiota growth. Consumption of almonds alone or combined with dark chocolate under controlled-feeding conditions improved lipid profiles

Regular consumption of chocolate bars containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols as part of a low-fat diet supported cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood pressure As well as keeping our own creative juices flowing coming up with new consumer products, we genuinely love creating bespoke own label products for other companies and brands. If you'd like what you see, don't hesitate to get in touch! According to other in vitro studies, cocoa inhibits the growth of cancer cells; however, the exact anticancer mechanisms are poorly understood [ 57, 58]. Habitual chocolate consumption was associated with long-term weight gain, in a dose-response manner Consumption of the high–cocoa flavanol drink modified the gut microflora, reducing the plasmatic triacylglycerol and C-reactive protein concentrations.

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We are a creative force, coming up with fun, quirky gifts for any occasion. To make the cut at the Quirky Gift Library, our products have to be as good on the inside, as they are on the outside. They must be something we would genuinely be happy to receive ourselves (or give a loved one) -And above all- be Quirky! At Christmas 2015 the demand for our chocolate sprouts became so high that it was impossible for our local chocolate supplier to make enough. This led to the decision in 2016 to invest in our own chocolate manufacturing facilities. In pigs, cocoa consumption, in addition to determining changes in metabolites in biofluids and tissues, as the increase in O-methyl-epicatechin glucuronide conjugates in serum, urine, and visceral adipose tissue, induced a significant increase of the abundance of Lactobacillus species from the casei group in feces and Bifidobacterium species in proximal colon contents [ 83]. Cocoa liquor proanthocyanidins inhibited mutagenicity of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) and rat pancreatic carcinogenesis in the initiation stage, but not mammary carcinogenesis induced by PhIP For the world of ‘real chocolate’ (as opposed to chocolate confectionary) to continue to grow and develop, consumers need to understand more about artisan chocolate, so that they can appreciate the work and skills which go into making fine chocolate and the flavour possibilities of cacao. They also need access to high-quality chocolate so they can taste the differences for themselves.

Down-regulation of tyrosine kinase ErbB2 and inhibition of human aortic endothelial cell growth by cocoa procyanidins Results regarding the effects of cocoa/chocolate consumption on cancer are rather controversial. Early studies suggested that excess chocolate intake could be a predisposing factor to tumor development (as colorectal and breast cancer) [ 55, 56]. We have enjoyed becoming chocolate manufacturers as well as product designers as we believe it sets us apart from the competition.

Palmitic acid-enriched diet (using palm oil) increased serum lipids, lipoproteins and plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity compared with the stearic acid-enriched diet (using cocoa butter) Sensitivity and recovery of epicatechin, procyanidins, and phenolic microbial metabolites after cocoa intake in human and rat urine Write-Warning "Not disabling 'chocolatey.licensed' feed, as Chocolatey-License has not been installed." Measurements of arterial spin labeling cerebral blood flow demonstrated an increase in blood flow after ingestion of flavanol-rich cocoa, suggesting its potential use for treatment of vascular impairment Some authors demonstrated that cocoa liquor procyanidins significantly reduced the incidence and multiplicity of lung carcinomas and decreased thyroid adenomas developed in male rats, and inhibited mammary and pancreatic tumorigenesis in female rats [ 59, 60]. Cocoa procyanidins also reduced vascular endothelial growth factor activity and angiogenic activity associated with tumor, determining down-regulation of tyrosine kinase ErbB2 [ 61].