Polyphenol-Retaining Decaffeinated Cocoa Powder Obtained by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction and Its Antioxidant Activity

Cocoa beans contain many functional ingredients such as theobromine and polyphenols, but also contain a relatively high amount of caffeine, which can negatively impact human health. It is therefore desirable to reduce caffeine levels in cocoa powder used to make chocolate or cocoa beverages while re...

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Main Authors: Kinji Kobori, Yuto Maruta, Shigeru Mineo, Toru Shigematsu, Masao Hirayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/2/4/462