Cocoa Powder
Sold by anjaney exports · Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Sold by anjaney exports · Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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anjaney exports is a Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler based in Ahmedabad Gujarat India.
Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Registered address: Ahmedabad, India. Industry: Food & Beverage > Flavours, Additives & Ingredients.
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Cocoa powder is a fine, dry powder produced by pressing most of the cocoa butter (fat) from roasted, ground cacao beans (nibs). The remaining solid cake is then pulverized into the powder we know. It is the concentrated essence of chocolate, delivering its deep, complex flavor without the high fat content of chocolate bars.Key Characteristics:Appearance: Ranges from light reddish-brown to a rich, dark brown.Flavor: Intensely chocolatey, with inherent bitterness and varying notes of fruit, earth, or spice depending on the bean origin and processing.Aroma: Rich, deeply chocolatey, and often roasty.Primary Function: To impart a robust chocolate flavor and dark color to food and beverages
Main Types of Cocoa Powder
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder: (Alkalized)
Process: Treated with an alkaline solution to neutralize its natural acidity.
Properties: Neutral pH (7-8), darker in color (often almost black), with a milder, smoother flavor and reduced bitterness. It dissolves more easily in liquids.
Best For: Recipes using baking powder (as it doesn't react with acid), beverages, ice cream, custards, and applications where a rich color and mellow flavor are desired.
Natural Cocoa Powder: (Non-alkalized)
Process: Made from cocoa beans that are simply roasted and processed.
Properties: Acidic (pH 5-6), lighter in color, with a sharp, fruity, and slightly astringent chocolate taste.
Best For: Recipes using baking soda (which reacts with its acidity for leavening), such as classic devil's food cake, brownies, and some cookies.
Description provided by anjaney exports.
| Appearance | Fine dry powder, color varies from light reddish-brown to dark brown |
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| Taste | Bitter and complex chocolate flavor |
| Moisture Content | Typically less than 6% |
| Fat Content | Typically less than 10% cocoa butter |
| Particle Size | Micronized, ensures smooth blending |
| pH Value | Dutch-Process: 7-8; Natural: 5-6 |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place |
| Allergen Info | Gluten-free, may contain traces of nuts |
| Usage Recommendations | Dutch-Process for baking powder recipes; Natural for recipes requiring baking soda |
| Category | Food Ingredients > Chocolate & Cocoa Products > Cocoa Powder |
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| Primary application | Wholesale, distribution, and international sourcing |
| Brand | Not specified |
| Product type | Product |
| Lead time | On request |
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| Packaging | As per buyer requirement |
| Storage condition | As recommended by supplier |
| Origin | India |
| Form | As listed by supplier |
| Minimum order | 1 Kilogram |
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| Lead time | On request |
| Payment terms | As per negotiated commercial agreement. |
| Checkout type | enquiry |
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