What are the side effects of cocoa powder and what is the difference from coffee?

Cocoa powder contains alkaloids and other ingredients, which can stimulate human function and help improve human alertness. However, if you eat a lot of cocoa powder in your life, it is equivalent to eating the same dose of stimulants, which may easily lead to symptoms such as tension. In particular, some patients with nervous system diseases should not take cocoa powder.

The difference between cocoa powder and coffee lies in different raw materials, different uses and different tastes.

First, the raw materials are different

1. Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder is a cocoa product directly processed from cocoa beans.

2. Coffee: Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans.

Second, the use is different.

1, cocoa powder: Cocoa powder is mostly used to make chocolate and drinks, and it is also an essential material for chocolate cakes.

2. Coffee: Coffee powder is used to brew various coffee drinks and mix them with other drinks.

Third, it tastes different.

1. Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder has rich fragrance, sweet taste, soft and smooth taste.

2. Coffee: The aroma of coffee is reduced, and it will have astringency, sourness and sweetness.

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