About Xocai
Xoçai™, the ultimate antioxidant beverage.
Xoçai™ (Sho-sigh) – The name Xoçai™ consists of the first two letters of the Aztec word, “Xocolatl”, an ancient American chocolate beverage, and the last three letters of “Açai”, a berry found in the Amazon Rain Forest.
What is Xoçai™?
Xoçai™ is a beverage which combines the antioxidant benefits of the finest, all-natural European cocoa powder, the açai berry from the Amazon Rain Forest, and other fruits. Xoçai™ is sweetened with agave nectar derived from a Mexican cactus.
The benefits of chocolate without the guilt
Xoçai™ is the perfect delivery system for the antioxidants in chocolate because it eliminates almost all of the fat and sugar typically found in other chocolate products. One fluid ounce of Xoçai™ contains only 25 calories, less than one gram of fat, and only two grams of naturally occurring sugar. Xoçai™ has a low glycemic index and three ounces of Xoçai™ is a high source of fiber.
The Power of Chocolate is only now being brought to light
Cacao, or Chocolate, originated with the Olmec Indians in 1500 BC. Mayans and Aztecs used cacao in a royal chocolate drink called Xocolatl. Xocolatl progressed to a favored beverage of the European elite.
“The divine drink builds up resistance and fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink (cacao) permits a man to walk for a whole day without food.” Montezuma ll. From antiquity to the present, chocolate has been one of the most beloved products, and for more than 90% of its history chocolate has been consumed as a beverage. Although many health benefits have been attributed to chocolate during its 3,500-year history, the full extent of its contributions to human health is only now being brought to light through modern technology and research.
Cocoa Pods
The Greek term “Theobroma Cacao” literally means “Food of the Gods”. MXI Corp has perfectly balanced the flavor profile of Xoçai™ while protecting the essential antioxidant properties in cocoa powder, known specifically as flavonoids. Research has demonstrated that flavonoids play an important role in protecting the cacao plant. Further research has concluded that these same natural protective compounds in cacao beans, when consumed by humans, help maintain health by protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Xocai is produced with rich European unprocessed, nonalkalized, nonlecithinized cocoa powder that is high in antioxidants due to a closely monitored fermentation, drying, and roasting process. Because these processes are closely monitored, Xoçai™ delivers the optimum amount of the antioxidants found in the all-natural cocoa powder.
The emerging world of antioxidants
What are antioxidants? An antioxidant is a chemical that prevents the oxidation of other chemicals. An example of oxidation is a banana turning brown when left on the counter top. In the body antioxidants counteract the damaging effects of free radicals.
How are antioxidants measured?
The antioxidants in any food are measured by its capacity to absorb free radicals. ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture measure the capacity of a food to absorb oxygen free radicals.
Indulge your health
The shocking good news is that dark chocolate is packed with potent antioxidants called flavonoids. Researchers have found that flavonoids found in cocoa powder contain diverse beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants. Cacao beans contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds making it one of the most complex food substances on Earth.
The ORAC value of Xoçai™
The USDA website recommends a Daily Antioxidant Intake Range of 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC. However, recent studies have suggested that more active lifestyles require higher levels of antioxidants. Xoçai™ is produced with some of the world’s most powerful super foods – unprocessed cocoa powder and the açai berry. As a result, one ounce of Xoçai™ taken three times per day exceeds the high end of the USDA’s Antioxidant Recommended Daily Intake of 5,000 ORAC. Xoçai™ should be a vital part of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle.
Functional Beverages
In a world that is turning to natural solutions for better health, the fastest growing sector of the trillion dollar health industry is functional beverages. People who have been marketing these functional beverages refer to them as “liquid gold”.
