Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Raw Cacao vs Cocoa Powder: What's the Real Difference?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 24 2026
Raw cacao and cocoa powder come from the same fermented bean. Thedifference is processing — and processing can wipe out 30 to 60percent of cacao's heat-sensitive flavanols. Here's what changesbetween the two powders, how they compare on nutrition, and whichone to keep in the pantry.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How to Read a Dark Chocolate Label: What Actually Matters
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 02 2026
Two bars labeled 70% cacao can have very different cacao quality,sweetener load, and fillers. Learning how to read a dark chocolatelabel takes about a minute and turns the candy aisle into a usefulcomparison shop. Here is what actually matters on the back of thebar, signal by signal.
