Originally a prized tonic and medicine of the Mayans and Aztecs, chocolate has in modern times become transformed into products that we view as tasty, but unhealthy indulgences.
However, scientists have rediscovered the impressive health properties of chocolate and published several reports that indicate that chocolate has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any known food product. These clinical studies show that the unprocessed (un-heated) cocoa bean is full of flavanoids and other nutrients that can be good for weight-loss, as well as controlling cholesterol levels, blood pressure, heart disease and much more!
The catch? Not only does almost every chocolate product available include loads of unhealthy additives, the original high antioxidant levels in chocolate are destroyed by the high temperatures used by almost every chocolate processing plant. What's a chocolate-loving consumer to do?
XoçaiTM chocolate products were specifically designed to preserve the powerful antioxidants found in unprocessed cocoa. In addition, XoçaiTM chocolate lacks almost all of the fat and sugar typically found in other products, while maintaining the delicious flavour found in the highest quality Belgian dark chocolate.
All XoçaiTM products contain the purest, non-alkalized, non-lecithinized cocoa available, as well as freeze-dried Açaí berries from the Amazon and blueberries. The products are designed to supply antioxidants to the body through an exclusive, patented, Cold-Press technology that preserves the nutrients and the antioxidant content of these fruits. XoçaiTM products contain no preservatives, waxes or fillers.
In addition, XoçaiTM products are rigorously tested by the world renowned Brunswick Laboratories, the standard bearers of the ORAC scale, and proudly display the "Seal of Approval" from Brunswick Labs.
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a significant, industry standardized test, adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to measure the total antioxidant potency of foods and nutritional supplements. ORAC values measure the capacity of a food to absorb oxygen free radicals.
The USDA recommends a Daily Antioxidant Intake Range of 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC (or units of antioxidant). However, recent studies suggest that more active lifestyles require higher levels of antioxidants.
XoçaiTM is produced with two of the world's most powerful super foods - raw, unprocessed cocoa powder and the Amazon Acai berry. As a result, two pieces of XoçaiTM X Power Square exceeds the high end of the USDA's Antioxidant Recommended Daily Intake of 5,000 ORAC. (ie: 3,582 ORAC per Square X two = 7,164 ORAC.)
The world reknownd Brunswick Laboratories, founded in 1997, is an independent laboratory dedicated to "Improving Health Through Science". Their work and reputation are recognized internationally by leading health research institutions and companies in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. They are the pioneer and a world leader in research and diagnostic services related to antioxidants and oxidative stress. Working closely with the USDA, they have improved and validated a method called ORAC as a standard for measuring antioxidant power. In recent years, Brunswick Lab has received a Patent Notice of Allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its well-known ORAC assay .