7 Health Benefits Of Kola Nuts

Описание: The kola nut, also known as bissy, is the fruit of the kola tree, native to the tropics of Africa. In many West African cultures, kola nuts are used in ceremonies presented to chiefs or guests. When boiled, the fruit can be used as a flavoring ingredient in drinks to make cola. At first bite, kola nuts are bitter at the taste but sweeten when chewed. Two percent of kola nuts comprise of caffeine, as well as two other stimulants, kolanin, and theobromine.

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