Organic Cocoa Powder Blend, roasted, highly defatted

Product description

This organic cocoa is a finely ground, roasted cocoa powder with a strongly reduced fat content of 10–12%. The brown, fine to slightly flaky powder dissolves very well in liquids and is ideal for drinks, desserts and baked goods.

Thanks to the strong defatting, the organic cocoa powder delivers an intense cocoa flavour with a lower fat content while remaining free-flowing. The low-cadmium standard and Biova’s controlled quality make this powder attractive for foodservice, artisan producers and demanding professional kitchens.

In use, the organic cocoa proves extremely versatile – from classic drinking chocolate to baking cocoa for cakes, brownies and cookies through to creams and ice cream. It also refines porridge, smoothies or muesli with ease and adds a full-bodied, chocolatey note.

Origin

The cocoa beans for this organic cocoa powder come predominantly from the Dominican Republic, complemented by lots from Uganda and the Congo. The tropical climate and nutrient-rich soils support a rounded, chocolatey aroma profile in typical Biova quality.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The cocoa trees are grown according to organic standards without synthetic crop protection agents. After harvesting, the beans are fermented, gently dried, roasted, finely milled and strongly defatted to create an easy-to-dose powder for bulk applications.

Special features

Key characteristics are the strongly reduced fat content with a robust cocoa aroma and the very good solubility. The fine brown granulation in a fine / flaky form makes it easy to stir into doughs, creams and drinks, while Biova’s low-cadmium standard provides additional product safety.

Differences in origin and processing

Cocoa from the Dominican Republic shows a well-balanced, chocolatey profile with subtle fruity notes, while lots from Uganda and the Congo are often more robust and bitter. Fermentation, roast level and degree of defatting determine colour, solubility and intensity and give this strongly defatted cocoa powder a flavour profile that can be precisely controlled.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, the powder convinces with a strong, classic chocolate taste and the fine bitterness typical of the variety. Roasting brings out warm, nutty and slightly malty notes, while the aroma is intensely cocoa-like and enhances the perception of baked goods and drinks already during preparation.

Suggested uses

• Preparation of drinking cocoa or hot chocolate with milk or plant-based drinks
• Use as baking cocoa for cakes, brownies, muffins and cookies
• Refining desserts, creams, ice cream, porridge, smoothies or muesli

Product specification

• Country of origin: Dominican Republic, Uganda, Congo
• Granulation: fine / flaky, bulk
• Colour: brown
• Fat content: strongly defatted, approx. 10–12%
• Cadmium: low cadmium < 0.6 mg/kg
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg bag