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"Origin and History Hemp Seed Henp seed, related to the mulberry tree, is one of the oldest known medicinal plants in the world. Unlike the rest of the hemp plant, such as marijuana, it has no psychoactive effect. The seed is considered the most easily edible and digestible form of protein due to its high percentage of Edestin. It has a subtle nutty flavor that can also be described as creamy. Production Process Hemp Seed Hence production begins with the cultivation of Cannabis Sativa. The cannabis that is grown contains almost no psychoactive substances. In fact, the plants without these substances have a much higher fiber content. Healthy Properties Hemp Seed and Applications Henp seed contains many amino acids and is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. The essential amino acids in the hemp seed are very important for your body and you can only get it from food. Hempseed is one of the richest and best vegetable source of proteins, vitamin…"

"Alkalized Cocoa Powder Organic The cocoa trees from which cocoa powder is made are native to South America. Cacao trees (Theobroma) produce pods of 15 to 25 cm long. Each pod contains 20 to 40 beans in a kind of paste. The raw beans are about 2.5 cm long. After harvesting, the pods are opened and emptied. The removed paste is then left to ferment in the sun for a few days. After drying, the beans are broken into small pieces and passed through a grinder to separate the beans from their husks. The cacao pieces are then ground with a stone for 10 hours to a fine paste. The paste is sieved to separate the remaining pieces from the butter. The remaining pieces are further ground into cocoa powder. Alkalized Cocoa Dutch (alkaline) cocoa is different from cocoa in other countries, which is why alkaline cocoa is also called Dutched cocoa in the U.S. The natural cocoa is washed with a potassium carbonate solution, which neutralises the acid in the cocoa. Because of …"

"The coconut The coconut is a stone fruit of the coconut palm. The flesh is not fleshy, but fibrous. The fruit is in a green husk which is removed after the harvest. After removal, the hairy wooden nut comes out. History The coconut has its origin in the Pacific and spread through the oceans. Mainly in South Asia the coconut is used for all kinds of purposes. Before our era, the coconut played a role in the life of Asians. Coconuts were brought to the Western world by explorers, making the coconut widely known. Creation coconut flour In the coconut is pulp. The pulp is scraped from the nuts and then pressed to separate the coconut oil from the pulp. The remaining pulp is dried and then grated or ground into flour. Coconut flour is thus the dried and ground rasp of the coconut. Coconut flour is gluten-free and a good alternative to wheat and other cereal flours. Coconut flour is an excellent source of fiber and gives a slightly sweet taste …"

"Origin Guarana is the nutty seed of a seedling that grows in Brazil. There guarana is used as an energy supplement and processed in soft drinks. The berry contains a higher caffeine content than coffee. Today, guarana remains an essential part of the diet for all of Brazil, where it is considered the country's national drink. With growing demand from abroad in recent decades, guarana has become an ideal crop to supplement the income of farmers in the Amazon basin. The importance of the guarana industry to Brazil is celebrated with the annual Guarana Festival, held in the town of Maues. A week of music, parades and festivities is held concurrently with the harvest, drawing visitors from all over the Amazon region. Popularity explained Garana is thought to stimulate the adrenal gland to produce adrenaline. Also, the fat burning activated, because the adrenaline level in the blood is increased. Through fat burning this can provide energy, more stami…"