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The Orac Value ((Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity---The USDA developed this rating scale to measure the antioxidant content of various plant foods) of Unprocessed Cocoa Powder, Dark Chocolate and Acai Berries are clearly at the top of the list. The USDA recommends a daily intake of 3,000 to 5,000 orac daily. Chocolate, Acai berry and blueberry are loaded with antioxidant compounds. Did you know Acai contains 25 times the antioxidants of grapes? Antioxidants are molecules that can prevent the damaging effects of excessive amounts of free radicals in the body by neutralizing and destroying them. This blend of Healthy Dark Chocolate and Acai is loaded with protein and amino acids, blended with and carried by plant fibers for maximum absorbency. FOOD ORAC Value Per 100 grams: Acerola 70,000 --- Unprocessed cocoa powder 26,000 --- Wolfberry 25,300 --- Acai 18,500 --- Dark Chocolate 13,120 --- Milk Chocolate 6,740 --- Prunes 5,770 --- Agel EXO 3,848 --- Pomegranates 3,307 --- Raisins/Dark Grapes 2,830 --- Blueberries 2,400 --- Blackberries 2,036 --- Garlic 1,939 --- Kale 1,770 --- Cranberries 1,750 --- Strawberries 1,540 --- Noni Fruit Juice (pure) 1,506 --- Spinach 1,260 --- ViaViente Brand Juice 1,245 --- Raspberries 1,220 --- Red Grapes 739.