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Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is a finely ground cacao product used to add chocolate flavor and color to beverages, desserts, and baked goods.

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About Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is the finely ground solid portion produced after much of the fat has been separated from cacao-derived cocoa mass. It is used to add cocoa flavour and colour to beverages, baked goods, desserts, and some savoury spice blends.

It is usually a loose brown powder with a concentrated cocoa aroma and a bitter, roasted chocolate flavour. Natural and alkalized forms can differ in colour, acidity, and flavour. The degree of fat removal and any added ingredients are unspecified.

Cocoa powder may be sold plain or as part of a prepared mix. It can be sifted into dry ingredients, whisked into liquids, or combined with sugar and other ingredients. Natural and alkalized powders may produce different colour and flavour in the finished preparation.

Ingredient type
powder

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Local names for cocoa powder

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English

cocoa powder

English

cocoa powder processed with alkali

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English

cocoa powder with reduced cocoa butter content

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cocoa processed with alkali

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English

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali

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Cocoa powder nutrition & diet

Cocoa powder nutritional value

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
228kcal
Protein
19.6g
Carbs
57.9g
Fat
13.7g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the powder is natural or alkalized and use the prepared serving in its recipe context. Sifting and mixing affect distribution, while added sugar, dairy, starches, or flour can substantially change the composition of a beverage, batter, or dessert.

Compare the right form: Match references to unsweetened cocoa powder made from cacao solids, specifying natural or alkalized processing and excluding sweetened drink mixes.

Diet considerations

Cocoa powder comes from cacao, a plant. Plain powder can be incorporated into recipes containing dairy, eggs, cereals, or other additions; sweetened drink powders and baking mixes require separate review. Cereal flour or coating ingredients can change compatibility, and portion context affects carbohydrate patterns.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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