Things to know about pure cocoa powder we need to clarify

With the popularity of cocoa powder today, many consumers mistakenly think about pure cocoa. In the following article, Cacao Trong Duc will share with you what we need to know about pure cocoa powder we need to clarify.

Are the pure cocoa powders different in type?

First, cocoa is also classified based on bean quality. The world cocoa bean market is divided into two categories: “flavoured” and “regular” beans. The "flavor" seeds are from the Criollo or Trinitario cultivars. While the "regular" seed is from the Forastero cultivar. The production of “flavoured” cocoa beans accounts for less than 10% of total annual cocoa production worldwide. Therefore, the price will also be higher. The good news is that cocoa grown in Vietnam is in the top 10% of the world.

Does pure cocoa powder have cocoa butter?

Cocoa beans contain more than 50% cocoa butter. And pure cocoa powder is the product after grinding cocoa beans and removing this cocoa butter. Only keep at 10% - 22% of cocoa butter depending on the purpose of use. So cocoa butter is a natural component of the cocoa bean.

A simple example for you to understand the value of cocoa butter is to compare pure cocoa powder with chocolate. Why are the "real chocolate" bars so small but so expensive? Besides the elaborate production process, the most basic difference between these two products is the percentage of cocoa butter. If chocolate contains more than 50% cocoa butter, then pure cocoa powder has a cocoa butter ratio. Commonly high from 10% to 22%. Saying that so that you understand the value as well as the nutritional value of cocoa butter.

And usually, pure cocoa powder with more cocoa butter ratio will usually cost more. You can refer to the article  “How much does pure cocoa powder cost”

Mix in powder or other powder to reduce the price of pure cocoa powder?

This is almost a fear of customers when buying pure products. But in fact with pure cocoa powder there is no concept of "mixing". Originally, if all cocoa butter was extracted (almost only cocoa bodies remained). The cost of cocoa powder is less than 40,000 VND/kg. And this is where the cheap cocoa powder comes from. For these powders, usually the smell will be very strong and only bitter taste. The manufacturer will add vanilla to reduce the blackness of the cocoa powder. Of course, these cocoa powders have almost no nutritional value and also offer no health benefits.

Where to buy Cocoa Butter?

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