Cocoa Powder Benefits: Nutrition & Hot Chocolate Recipes

Cocoa powder offers surprising health benefits beyond its use in hot chocolate and fudge. Learn about the nutritional facts of vending machine drinks and how to navigate cocoa allergies for a safe chocolate experience.

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Can You Be Allergic to Cocoa?

Although health professionals do not deny the possibility of a cocoa allergy, they do suggest it occurs only rarely. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says only 4 percent of adults experience true food allergies.

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