How to identify fake cocoa powder

To be able to distinguish between real and fake cocoa powder should be based on what because today there are many suppliers for the immediate benefit that have launched a lot of poor quality cocoa powder that affects health. of consumers. Understanding that worry, Cacao Trong Duc would like to share with you how to determine the most accurate fake cocoa powder in the article below.

1. Color

Due to the manufacturing process, the color of cocoa powder will change depending on the degree of alkalization more or less. Common colors of cocoa powder are light brown, light reddish brown or dark reddish brown,

However, pure cocoa powder will still retain its inherent deep color. They are evenly colored and quite fresh. And "fake" cocoa powder is usually reddish brown, light brown, pale and not fresh, with light white spots due to powder filling.

2. Taste

According to culinary experts, cocoa beans contain many acids that create a sour taste. After being alkalized, the cocoa flavor becomes easier to drink and less bitter. However, depending on the degree of alkalization, the sour and bitter taste in each type of cocoa powder will be different.

Immediately after drinking, pure cocoa powder will have a bitter taste, then a mild fatty chia flavor. Mixed cocoa powder has the aroma and sweetness of milk, but the cocoa smell is very light because the content of pure cocoa powder is not much.

3. Fragrance

Pure cocoa powder usually has a very pleasant natural aroma. The reason is because pure cocoa powder does not add any other additives or flavorings. Therefore, when drinking, you will not smell chocolate, vanilla or sweet smell of sugar and milk. Mixed cocoa powder often has other scents such as chocolate, vanilla, milk, etc. due to the use of additional flavorings and other additives.

4. When mixed with water

When mixed with hot water, pure cocoa powder will dissolve immediately, slightly liquid and have a very specific scent, drinking will feel the rich taste. And mixed cocoa powder will give a thicker mixture because it is mixed with cereal powder, when drinking less cocoa smell, only hearing milk sugar.

5. Where to buy cocoa powder?

Cacao Trong Duc is proud to be a supplier of 100% pure cocoa powder products with a nationwide dealer network. Trong Duc Cacao is committed to providing 100% pure cocoa powder products, without mixing impurities or additives.