Ingredient Overview
Cocoa powder is produced from cacao beans after processing and removal of part of the cocoa butter. It contributes characteristic cocoa flavour and colour to drinks, bakery and confectionery.
Cocoa contributes a combination of flavour, colour and solid material that is important in chocolate-style recipes. It can be used in drinks, bakery products and dessert powders. Its fat level and processing affect how it behaves in a formulation, so the cocoa component influences texture as well as taste.