Organic cocoa powder, alkalised, roasted, strongly defatted

Product description

Organic cocoa from Uganda and the Congo offers a finely ground, dark brown cocoa powder with a well-balanced aroma for a wide range of uses. Alkalisation gives the cocoa a mild, rounded flavour and helps it dissolve easily in liquids.

This strongly defatted organic cocoa with a cocoa butter content of 10–12% is easy to dose and ideal for calorie-conscious recipes. Careful roasting and gentle processing ensure the consistent quality that Biova selects for its cocoa products.

Whether for hot chocolate, desserts or baking, this cocoa powder stirs in easily and delivers an even colour and smooth cocoa taste. It’s a versatile organic cocoa that complements your kitchen for both sweet and savoury creations.

Origin

The cocoa beans come from selected growing regions in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The tropical climate with abundant rainfall and fertile soils provides ideal conditions for aromatic cocoa pods. Biova relies on raw materials from certified organic farming.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The cocoa trees are grown in mixed-crop systems and the ripe pods are harvested by hand. After fermentation and drying, the beans are gently roasted, ground and alkalised. The cocoa powder is then strongly defatted until a fat content of around 10–12% is reached.

Features

Alkalisation gives the organic cocoa a darker colour and a milder, less acidic flavour. Strong defatting makes the powder particularly free-flowing and easy to blend into doughs, mixes and drinks. Biova ensures a consistent particle size for reproducible results in the kitchen.

Differences in origin and processing

Cocoa from Uganda and the Congo is known for its robust yet harmonious flavour profile. The combination of roasting and alkalisation rounds off the natural aromas and reduces bitter notes. Compared to non-alkalised cocoa, this powder is darker and smoother in taste.

Taste & aroma

The cocoa powder has an intense roasted cocoa aroma with subtle, warm notes. On the palate it shows a full-bodied yet balanced profile with reduced acidity and moderate bitterness. The strong defatting delivers a clear cocoa flavour without oily heaviness.

Suggested uses

• For preparing hot chocolate, cocoa drinks and shakes
• As a baking ingredient for cakes, brownies, cookies and muffins
• To refine desserts, creams, porridge or muesli

Product specification

• Country of origin: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Texture: finely ground powder
• Colour: dark brown, intensified by alkalisation
• Processing: roasted, alkalised, strongly defatted (10–12% fat)
• Product type: organic cocoa powder, food / spice
• Weight per unit: 1.05 kg