What is cocoa powder used for?

Cocoa powder has long been used by many people with the main purpose of being used to make nutritious drinks. However, today cocoa powder does not only stop at making drinks, but they also have many other uses that few people pay attention to, so what is Cacao Trong Duc, please follow the article below us.

What is cocoa powder used for?

Used to make drinks: People often use dissolved cocoa powder and then add ingredients such as milk, sugar, ice, cereals, etc. to form delicious and nutritious drinks.

Used to make smoothies: Cocoa smoothies are currently popular with people for their excellent taste and high nutritional value.

Used to make cakes: Cocoa powder is an indispensable ingredient in  cakes such as cocoa bread, Chocolate Crinkles Cookie – Snow cookies, cacao mooncakes,... and many other delicious cakes.

Used to make chocolate: Cocoa powder is the main ingredient that makes the flavor and color of the most delicious chocolate bars in the world.

Used to make jelly: Besides   coffee jelly  , cocoa jelly is also very popular, in the middle of hot days, making a few pieces of cool, delicious cocoa jelly is nothing like .

Use for beauty: You may not know that cocoa powder has the effect of moisturizing, keeping the skin young, shiny, bright, smooth, making women fall in love.

How to use cocoa powder?

What water should cocoa powder be mixed with?

To be able to feel the aroma and fat of cocoa powder at its best, you should mix them with hot water (from 70 - 80 degrees Celsius).

At this temperature, cocoa powder will be dissolved easily, faster than cold water, warm water and more fat than mixed with boiling water.

Should use the right amount of cocoa powder

Just like other powdered ingredients, you should also use a sufficient amount of cocoa powder for dishes. This will help your delicious dishes achieve the most standard flavor, not bitter. Cocoa powder is completely dissolved, does not cause bloating when drinking or enjoying food.

Usually people will dissolve 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder with 200ml of water for drinks. Depending on the flavor characteristics of each dish, you should use a corresponding amount of cocoa.

Should I use sugar or condensed milk to make it?

When making cocoa powder you should use  condensed milk  instead of sugar (sugar is fine). Because condensed milk will help increase the flavor of your cup of cocoa, neutralize the bitterness, increase the sweetness, and deliciousness. On the other hand, cocoa powder when mixed with condensed milk will dissolve quickly, leaving absolutely no residue when drinking.

You can still mix 1:1 or 1:2 for cocoa powder and condensed milk, depending on your family's taste. Or replace condensed milk with fresh milk, nut milk, honey,... to experience other delicious and new flavors.