Chocolate is one of the healthiest foods out there. Yes, the chocolate . Of course it is important to choose the most a good percentage of cocoa to enjoy all its benefits. Well, Mercadona’s 99% dark chocolate has become one of the Valencian company’s biggest sales successes. More than 8,000 units are sold daily.
Mercadona’s 99% cocoa dark chocolate
It has a delicious flavor, pure cocoa and is only made with three ingredients: cocoa paste, cocoa powder and cocoa butter.It has no added sugars or sweeteners, which is a great plus point.
The company that is in charge of the elaboration of this product is Imperial Productos Alimentares, and it is manufactured in the plant that the company has in Azurara, Vila do Conde, in Portugal.
The price of the chocolate bar is 1.75 euros . Its incorporation into the Mercadona catalog has been possible thanks to the collaboration of customers in the co-innovation centers, as the company has transmitted in a statement this week.
What is the best chocolate
Dark
chocolate only has three ingredients: cocoa butter, cocoa paste and cocoa powder.The amount of sugar basically depends on its percentage of cocoa. Although there may be differences between some brands and others, the amount of sugar in a 99% cocoa chocolate like Mercadona’s is just 5 grams per 100-gram tablet.
However, milk chocolate is high in refined fats and sugars that are not good for your health.
Things get worse if we talk about white chocolate. Many experts do not even consider it chocolate , but rather a compound made from fat with flavorings and aromas. The usual content is: 55% sugar, 20% cocoa butter, 14% milk and 3.5% milk fat.
Health benefits
Taking all this into account, it is clear that Mercadona’s 99% dark chocolate is the healthiest option for sweet lovers. It has very interesting health benefits, as long as it is consumed in moderation.
Dark chocolate generates nitric oxide in the body, a gas that relaxes the arteries, thus helping to reduce blood pressure and improve blood circulation. In addition, being a food with great antioxidant properties, it takes care of cardiovascular health.
To all this we must add its content in phenylethylamine, a substance that naturally secretes the brain and improves mood. Being a rich source of theobromine stimulates the central nervous system and improves its functioning .
And finally, dark chocolate increases the feeling of satiety. Therefore, it is a suitable food for weight loss plans, as long as its intake is moderate.
