Nestlé: Discover the benefits of Cocoa

April 3, 2024 (press release) –

Cocoa offers health benefits such as antioxidants and cardiovascular improvement. Nestlé and Garoto present new products for Easter, with prices starting at R$5.99 . Nestlé has been operating in Brazil for more than 100 years, employing more than 30 thousand people, while Garoto is one of the 10 largest chocolate factories in the world, with more than 80 products in its portfolio.

Key Highlights:

* Cocoa flavonoids may improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure

* For nutritional labeling, the amount of chocolate is 25 grams, recommending 1 piece per day

* Nestlé has 20 industrial units in several Brazilian states

Original Press Release:

São Paulo, April 2 -- Nestlé issued the following news release:

- With Easter approaching, the main ingredient for chocolate production gains even more prominence, not only for its flavor, but for its nutrients that can bring health benefits

There's no way to think about Easter without talking about chocolates. In the sweetest season of the year, it appears in the most diverse formats, whether in the traditional Easter Egg, in boxes of chocolates or tablets. Cocoa, the ingredient behind these treats, is not only a tasty indulgence but has nutrients that offer health benefits.

Gisele Pavin , Head of Nutrition Nestlé, presents some of these benefits:

Source of Antioxidants: Cocoa is one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants, such as flavonoids. These compounds help fight free radicals, substances that damage the body's cells, promoting premature aging and increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, among others.

Cardiovascular Health : Studies suggest that regular cocoa consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. The flavonoids present in cocoa can help improve vascular function, reduce blood pressure and lower bad cholesterol.

Improved Mood: Cocoa contains compounds that stimulate the release of substances in the brain, such as serotonin, which is associated with feelings of happiness and well-being. Consuming cocoa can help improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

May improve blood pressure: Flavonoids can improve blood flow in arteries and cause a slight decrease in blood pressure.

Also according to Gisele, the amount of chocolate used as a reference for nutritional labeling purposes is 25 grams. Therefore, for a 200-gram chocolate egg, it is advisable to divide each side into four portions and consume 1 piece per day.

“ Focusing on the experience of unwrapping a chocolate, realizing its weight, appreciating its aroma and savoring its different textures allows the consumer to fully enjoy the sensations that the food offers, prolonging the pleasure of tasting without compromising well-being ,” explains Gisele.

For Easter this year, in addition to the traditional KITKAT, Alpino and Talento line eggs, Nestlé and Garoto presented flavors such as: Caribe Easter Egg, Garoto Negresco Easter Egg, Talento Half Bitter Easter Egg and Passatempo Easter Egg. The new products are part of the portfolio of twenty-one items that make up Easter for both brands and include chocolate eggs, with a suggested price starting at R$39.99 , and pre-Easter products, with a suggested price starting at R$ $5.99 .

About Nestlé

Nestlé has been operating in Brazil for over 100 years and continues to renew its commitment to society, as a mobilizing force that contributes to bringing nutrition and well-being to billions of people, creating an environment of inclusion and opportunity for thousands of Brazilians and being the most sustainable food producer in the country. The company employs more than 30 thousand people in Brazil and has 20 industrial units located in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais , Bahia , Pernambuco , Goiás , Rio de Janeiro , Rio Grande do Sul and Espírito Santo, in addition to three distribution centers and more than 50 brokers (responsible for sales, promotions, merchandising, storage and distribution). Committed to good practices that go from the field to the consumer's table, the company has thousands of producer suppliers participating in quality programs in the cocoa, coffee and milk chains, which guarantee sustainable production and bring modernity to the field, including in the chain . In addition, it maintains initiatives in factories such as minimizing the use of water and energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reforestation actions and continuous innovations in increasingly sustainable packaging. Nestlé Brasil is present in 99% of Brazilian homes, according to research carried out by Kantar Worldpanel.

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Chocolates Garoto , located in Vila Velha (ES), is one of the 10 largest chocolate factories in the world. The company has a portfolio of more than 80 products. Among them are boxes of chocolates, tablets, Easter eggs and chocolate for culinary use such as toppings and soluble powder, which can be found in more than 50 countries. Its biggest successes are Caixa Amarela and Tabletes Familiares with the Garoto brand; the Baton and Talento chocolates and the Serenata de Amor bonbon.

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