Does Cacao Lose Its Benefits When Heated? A Deep Dive
                                
                                
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                                Heating cacao to high temperatures, particularly during conventional processing, can significantly reduce its antioxidant and flavonoid content. This raises the important question: Does cacao lose its benefits when heated, and to what extent?