LDL is called low-density lipoprotein because LDL particles tend to be less dense than other kinds of cholesterol particles. HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is often termed the âgoodâ cholesterol while LDL-C is usually termed the âbadâ cholesterol.
Learner's definition of CACAO. [noncount] : the dried seeds of a tropical tree that are used to make cocoa and chocolate. a farmer who grows cacao. a cacao-producing region.
When in powdered state, the cacao refers to raw and unsweetened powder, whereas cocoa has a flavour in it as it still contains small quantities of cocoa butter. One can also see the difference in the ORAC value of cacao powder and cocoa powder.