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Batch Transparency
Flavanol Analysis
Every batch is independently analysed for its flavanol profile and composition before final values are published. Cocoa flavanols are widely studied in clinical research, including research involving vascular and cognitive parameters.
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Founder's Story
I was customer number one
Mindkore started with a question I wanted answered for myself: what exactly is in the cacao I use every day? Before there was a company, I was the first customer, looking for measured flavanols, independent analysis and complete transparency.
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New cacao batch on the way
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What we already know
Flavanols
≥8%
The final value will follow after laboratory testing.
Cadmium
≤0.82 mg/kg
The final value will follow after laboratory testing.
Final flavanol and heavy-metal values will be published as soon as the new batch has been fully tested.
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12.6%
Cacao from our current 12.6% flavanol batch has been reserved for existing Members. Scheduled September deliveries therefore remain unchanged.
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High-flavanol cacao, measured batch by batch.
Mindkore is a non-alkalized cacao powder selected for its natural flavanol profile. The new batch is guaranteed to contain at least 8% total flavanols; final batch-specific values are published after independent laboratory analysis.
≥8% total flavanols guaranteed
Independent batch analysis
5 g measuring scoop included
Starter pack
LITE 125 g
25 × 5 g servings.
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CORE 250 g
50 × 5 g servings.
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APEX 500 g
100 × 5 g servings.
New batch specification
≥8% total flavanols
This is the guaranteed minimum for the batch currently available for pre-order. Final batch-specific laboratory values will be published after analysis.
≥8%Guaranteed minimum
IndependentBatch analysis
5 gStandard serving
New batch pre-orderFinal values pendingNon-alkalized cacao
Why Mindkore is different
Measured, batch by batch
We focus on documented composition and batch-specific laboratory data rather than vague labels.
Detailed flavanol analysis
Batch-specific flavanol data are published after analysis, including measured molecular fractions such as epicatechin.
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Flavanols, methylxanthines and selected contaminants are independently tested and documented.
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From sourcing to published results
Each batch follows the same process: source carefully, analyse independently, publish the results.
1Source carefullyNon-alkalized cacao selected against defined supplier specifications.
2Analyse independentlyThird-party testing of flavanols, composition and selected contaminants.
3Publish resultsFinal batch values are published when testing is complete.
Previous published batch: MK-053290
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Explore cocoa flavanol studies
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Research journey
How cocoa flavanols have been studied from hours to years.
Researchers have studied cocoa flavanols in many different ways, from short cognitive tests to exercise studies, skin measurements, brain imaging and long term cardiovascular research.
This timeline summarises selected published studies, their duration,
the doses used and what researchers measured in the participants.
It does not describe what an individual Mindkore customer should expect.
≥8%
New batch flavanol specification
200 mg
EU claim threshold, DP1 to DP10
Independent
Batch specific analysis
Single dose study, about 2 hours
Brain oxygen response and thinking speed
In a controlled study using about 681 mg of cocoa flavanols, researchers saw a faster brain oxygen response. Participants also solved demanding cognitive problems 11% faster than after a very low flavanol control. In practical terms, the study tested how quickly people could work through difficult mental tasks under controlled conditions.
Two week intervention
Exercise performance and oxygen use
In a two week crossover trial with flavanol rich dark chocolate, researchers found a higher gas exchange threshold and better performance in a short time trial. The gas exchange threshold is a marker used during exercise testing to show when breathing and energy demand begin to rise more sharply.
Eight week intervention
Memory, attention and mental speed
In an eight week study, cognitively healthy older adults received cocoa drinks containing 48, 520 or 993 mg of flavanols per day. Researchers found better performance on specific tests of executive function and verbal fluency in the higher intake groups. These tests look at skills such as switching between tasks, processing information and quickly producing words.
Twelve week intervention
Skin blood flow, moisture and UV response
In a 12 week high flavanol cocoa study, researchers measured skin blood flow, hydration, density, roughness and the response to controlled UV exposure. Participants showed less UV induced redness together with improvements in several of the measured skin parameters.
Three month intervention
Brain imaging and memory research
A three month intervention using 900 mg of cocoa flavanols combined brain imaging with memory related testing. Researchers found increased cerebral blood volume in the dentate gyrus, a small part of the hippocampus that is involved in memory. The study therefore looked at both a measurable brain change and cognitive performance.
EU authorised claim, 200 mg daily
Blood vessel elasticity and normal blood flow
Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of cocoa flavanols, DP1 to DP10. For cocoa powder, the authorised claim applies to a cocoa beverage that provides this daily intake. This is the health effect in this timeline that has been formally authorised in the EU.
Different studies answer different questions.
Cocoa flavanol research varies widely in dose, duration, participants and measured outcomes. Mindkore publishes its batch specific flavanol composition so those measured values can be compared transparently with the scientific literature. Final values for the new batch will be published after independent analysis.
The EU authorised claim above may be used only when its conditions of use are met. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
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Community Experiences
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Laboratory data tell you what is in the cacao. Customer experiences show you another side of Mindkore. Read what people think of the cacao, how they use it and how it fits into their daily routine.