Characteristics and composition of cocoa powder
What are the ingredients and characteristics of cocoa powder? This is the question of many customers when coming to buy pure cocoa powder at Trong Duc Cacao. To be able to answer that question, we invite you to refer to article below.
1. Characteristics of cocoa powder
What is cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder is a powder that is ground from the residue of chocolate liquor after being pressed to extract the liquid. It is a rather complicated process, fresh cocoa beans will be fermented for 2-9 days and then dried. Next, people will roast cocoa beans to enhance the flavor of cocoa powder.
The cocoa beans will continue to be ground finely, to form a dark brown mixture - called chocolate liquor because at that time the cocoa butter and fat are melted and blended into a mixture.
Finally, the chocolate liquor is pressed to extract the liquid, and the rest of the mixture is cooled and ground into cocoa powder that you can use.
Characteristics of cocoa powder
Natural cocoa powder is light brown in color, but if it has been processed (alkylated) it will have a darker brown color, which can range from reddish brown to almost black. The purpose of the alkalization process is to make cocoa powder less bitter and more soluble.
The cacao tree was discovered about 3000 years ago in Central America and Mexico. cacao was used in the Mayan civilization of Central America, then introduced to Europe by the first Spanish explorers in the 16th century and quickly became popular.
2. Nutritional composition of cocoa powder
Cocoa powder contains many antioxidants flavanol , but if it undergoes acid alkalization, the content of these substances will be reduced. In addition, cocoa powder also contains caffeine and some other beneficial minerals.
Specifically, in every 100g of cocoa powder, there are the following nutrients:
- Energy: 228kcal
- Water: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 57.9g
- Protein: 19.6g
- Fat: 13.7g
- Fiber: 37g
Ngoài ra, bột cacao còn chứa một số loại vitamin như: 0.241mg vitamin B2, 0.1mg vitamin E, 2.5microgram vitamin K,… và các loại khoáng chất khác như: 128mg canxi, 13.86mg sắt, 499mg magie, 1524mg kali,…
Why should you choose products at Trong Duc Cacao?
With a long-standing reputation in the market, Trong Duc Cacao is a reputable brand known to consumers as the address for providing all kinds of pure cocoa powder. Trong Duc Cacao commits to:
The company's cocoa and chocolate powder products are guaranteed to be 100% pure, not mixed with additives and flavorings to create colors and odors.
Products are packed firmly, limiting damage during storage and transportation; Standard parameters and instructions for use are pre-printed on the packaging.
The staff is enthusiastic, responsible and professional. All customer comments are quickly responded to within 24 hours