How much does pure cocoa powder cost and where should I buy it?

How much is pure cocoa powder? Stars on the market have prices of only about 100 thousand / kg, there are nearly a million a kg. These are common questions of consumers when buying pure cocoa powder products. Especially for a market where pure cocoa powder products are still relatively new like Vietnam. Trong Duc Cocoa   will give you some information so you can choose the cocoa powder product that best suits your needs.

Cocoa bean quality

First, pure cocoa powder will be affected by the quality of the cocoa beans, which is very large. [Nbsp] The higher the quality, the better the cocoa beans are. [Nbsp]

Cocoa beans are divided into two types: "flavor" and "regular" nuts. The "flavor" seed is from the Criollo or Trinitario varieties while the "regular" seed is from the Forastero tree. "Flavored" cocoa bean production accounts for less than 10% of total annual cocoa production worldwide. Therefore, the price of "flavored" cocoa beans is usually much higher than that of regular cocoa beans.

Next is the cultivation technique, due to the stringent requirements of the standard, which usually has a high price for organic cocoa powder.

Next is the UTZ certified cocoa beans. And finally, the products are not certified.

The remaining cocoa butter ratio in cocoa powder

This is an element that consumers almost do not know. The percentage of remaining cocoa butter in the cocoa powder has a great influence on the quality and price of cocoa powder. [Nbsp] Cocoa butter   is the most valuable ingredient in cocoa beans. Very good for health, widely used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

Cocoa powder will have the common butter ratio from 10% to 22%.

Cocoa butter rich in butter: the percentage of cocoa butter remaining from 18% - 22%. Often used to produce soft drinks. These cocoa powders usually cost quite high.

Butter mastered cocoa powder: the remaining cocoa butter ratio is between 10% -12%. Often used to make cakes, candies, ice cream. To increase the fat percentage, many places will add other vegetable oils like palm oil, sunflower oil at a much cheaper price than cocoa butter. This powder is much cheaper.

Buttermilk powders will generally be smoother (less lumpy), the colors will be darker and the aroma won't be as pleasant as the butter-rich powders.

Prestige brand cocoa powder

And finally, like other products, besides the quality, the price of cocoa powder is also affected by the brand's positioning of the product. [Nbsp] No matter how much the price of cocoa powder is selected You should also choose products that are branded with clear labels and origin.

Buy pure cocoa powder where?

Produced from international UTZ certified cocoa from "flavor" cacao seeds grown in Dong Nai. Trong Duc Cocoa Powder   (nbsp: 18% butter) will be the best choice for you to enjoy a full glass of cocoa. Fragrant, bitter, slightly fatty and slightly sour aftertaste. [Nbsp] Precious   guests can freely prepare a cup of cocoa according to your own recipe, especially those who love pure cocoa but are In the diet will peace of mind use.