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Cocoa is a rich source of polyphenols; indeed cocoa beans contain approximately 6–8% polyphenols by dry weight [1].
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Khan, N., Nicod, N.M. (2012). Biomarkers of Cocoa Consumption. In: Conti, A., Paoletti, R., Poli, A., Visioli, F. (eds) Chocolate and Health. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2038-2_3
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