Difference Between Ragi Milk Hot Chocolate & Ragi Milk Hot Cocoa
Hot chocolate is made with natural cacao beans so it will be having 100 % dark chocolate which means it also has cocoa butter in it (54-55%).
Hot cocoa is made with natural cacao powder (non alkalised) it does not have cocoa butter but will have 10-12% of fat, so will need some milk of your choice.
Lets dive a little more deeper:
Ragi Milk Hot Chocolate as the name suggests, its made with sprouted ragi milk powder, real 100% chocolate made by grinding the cocoa beans and very mildly sweetened with palm jaggery.
Ragi Milk Hot Cocoa as the name suggests, its made with sprouted ragi milk powder and raw non alkalised natural cocoa powder, palm jaggery and natural spices.
Let's learn a bit more about the ingredients:
Ragi milk is made by sprouting ragi (finger millet), then stone grinding to extract the milk, and dehydrating the milk to powder. A power house of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate B9, sodium.
Chocolate: Cocoa Beans are sourced from the western ghats of Kerala and they are single origin. They are ground to make 100% dark chocolate, chocolate in its most purest form. A power house of Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper
Non Alkalized Cocoa Powder is made from single origin cocoa beans sourced from the western ghats of kerala. The cocoa powder is non alkalized and hence natural and sometimes may curdle the milk if added directly to hot boiling milk.
Why hormone/PCOS Friendly? The cocoa products used are minimally and consciously processed hence they retain their natural goodness; which makes them hormone supportive, anti oxidant rich, mood lifting, naturally low in sugar, and deeply nourishing.
Flavonoids in cocoa help reduce oxidative stress, supporting healthy hormonal balance.
They aid insulin sensitivity and inflammation control, key factors in hormone health.
When consumed without refined sugar, cocoa flavonoids gently support the endocrine system.
Palm Jaggery is a natural sweetener and has a very low glycemic index (41) and thus it helps to balance blood sugar levels.
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How to enjoy the instant mixes?
Ragi Hot Chocolate Mix: The hot chocolate mix needs just hot water to make into healthy and velvety Italian Style Hot Chocolate. Add 2-3 tbsp of the instant mix (20-30 gm), depending on the size of the mug. Add hot water, blend, and enjoy!! Its an excellent night cap, as a morning drink, you can make it in your office, hotel or any place you have access to hot water. So simple, easy, and healthy!
Ragi Milk Hot Cocoa: Add 2 tbsp (20 gms) into a cup, add some hot water, blend well. Then add hot milk of your choice, blend and enjoy!
NOTE: Both the mixes are very mildly sweetened with palm jaggery, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more if you prefer.