cocoa
Cocoa Powder – Natural Cocoa
Sourced directly from finely roasted, non-alkalised cocoa beans, our Natural Cocoa Powder preserves the raw, untamed characteristics of the cocoa fruit. It maintains a light, warm brown hue and its native acidic pH (5.0 - 5.8), which delivers a sharp, fruit-toned chocolate punch and a complex, robust aroma that matches perfectly with clean-label and health-focused consumer trends.
Key Functional Benefits
- Chemical-Free Processing: Perfect for organic, artisanal and clean-label product declarations.
- Synergistic Leaven Reactivity: The natural acidity reacts perfectly with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in bakery formulations to provide an excellent chemical rise and airy crumb structure.
- Antioxidant Retention: Retains high levels of natural polyphenols and flavonoids.
Specifications
| Fat Content | 10-12% |
| pH Value | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Moisture | 5% Max |
| Fineness | 99% min through 200 mesh |
