National Cocoa Day 2025: 5 fascinating facts to know

National Cocoa Day 2025: 5 fascinating facts to know Kaveri Amin Mid-Day Lifestyle By Kaveri Amin Published Dec 09, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cocoa Day Celebrated on December 13, it honours cocoa—the essential ingredient in hot chocolate made from cacao beans [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin Cocoa dates back to the Mayans and Aztecs, later sweetened by Europeans; it was even used as currency [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Health benefits Packed with antioxidants and minerals, cocoa boosts heart and brain health, reduces inflammation, and lifts mood [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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