Cocoa Powder

Using craft chocolate in baking or cooking is a game changer. Cocoa powder is roasted, resulting in a sweeter, smoother classically "chocolatey" flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa powder has been alkalized to neutralize any acidity and make it easier to work with. Cacao powder is raw or minimally processed, retaining more antioxidants but tastes deeper, darker, and fruitier. The color of cocoa powder ranges from red to black depending on the level of processing, resulting in a different flavor and culinary function.