Callebaut Extra Brute Cocoa

— Calibrated Taste & Fat-Soluble Absorption Vector

Belgian-craft Dutch-processed cocoa from Callebaut — a deep, dark, low-acid base that anchors the taste of the formula and acts as a fat-soluble carrier for curcuminoids, carotenoids and tocopherols.

In the formula

3.88%

Proposed parent allocation582 mg per 15g serving

MatrixMicronutrient, Amino & Fibre Shield

FormatCold-milled organic powder

Proposed formula, not a verified manufacturing specification. Subblend carriers, nutrient doses, culture potency and final allergen declaration await supplier confirmation.

§ I · What it does

Benefits

01Cocoa flavanols (epicatechin, procyanidins) support endothelial function, healthy blood pressure and cerebral blood flow
02Theobromine provides a gentle, sustained focus lift without the jitter or crash of caffeine
03Exceptional polyphenol antioxidant load — among the highest ORAC values of any food
04Naturally rich in magnesium (~500 mg/100g) supporting muscle recovery and nervous-system calm
05Phenylethylamine (PEA) and anandamide gently elevate mood and motivation
06Cocoa butter content (~22%) emulsifies fat-soluble actives — curcuminoids, β-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin K
07Alkalised (Dutched) for a deep, mellow flavour that masks bitter herbal notes without added sugar

§ II · Traditional use

Heritage

First fermented and roasted as xocolātl by the Olmec and Aztec, who used cacao as both currency and ceremonial elixir. Coenraad Van Houten's 1828 Dutching process gave the modern dark-cocoa profile, and Callebaut have refined the craft in Belgium since 1911.

§ III · Key actives

Standardised to

·Cocoa flavanols (epicatechin, catechin, procyanidins B1–B5)
·Theobromine
·Caffeine (trace)
·Magnesium
·Iron
·Phenylethylamine (PEA)
·Anandamide
·Cocoa butter (phytosterols, tocopherols)

§ IV · Sourcing

Provenance

Callebaut 'Extra Brute' alkalised cocoa powder — 22–24% cocoa butter, single-origin West African beans, Dutch-processed in Belgium to deepen colour and round acidity. Reference: Callebaut Extra Brute 1kg (Amazon UK B00BLTNL4Q).

§ V · Reference nutrition

Composition

Per 100g of Callebaut Extra Brute alkalised cocoa powder (supplier specification). The calculated parent dose anchors taste and functions as a fat-soluble actives carrier. Reference information only, not a verified H-1 nutrient declaration; overlapping fractions are not additive recipe masses.

Energy≈350 kcal
Fat≈22 g
— of which saturates≈13 g
Carbohydrate≈12 g
— of which sugars≈1 g
Dietary fibre≈28 g
Protein≈21 g
Salt≈0.05 g
Magnesium≈500 mg133%
Iron≈14 mg100%
Potassium≈1500 mg75%
Cocoa flavanols (total)≈1 g
Theobromine≈2 g
Caffeine≈0.2 g

Adjacent · Micronutrient, Amino & Fibre Shield

Adj.13.08%

Complete Multivitamin Complex

A vitamin, mineral and plant-extract base in the proposed H-1 formula. Final nutrient doses await supplier confirmation.

Adj.13.08%

Gut Health Blend

Active synbiotics, hydrolysed collagen, L-glutamine and the DigeZyme® enzyme suite — engineered to strengthen the gut barrier and maximise digestive capacity.

Adj.9.3%

Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)

All nine essential amino acids in free-form, with a 2:1:1 BCAA core (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine) — the unflavoured peptide matrix that drives muscle protein synthesis and tissue repair.

Adj.8.33%

VitaFiber™ IMO Fibre

Plant-derived isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) — ≥85% dietary fibre, low-glycaemic and water-soluble, forming the hydro-stable bulk that carries every active in the formula.

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