cocoa powder Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Cocoa Powder?

Cocoa powder is made from the fermented and dried cocoa bean and ground into a delicate powder. This powder is extremely fine, brown and tastes earthy like cocoa. It is bitter until sweetened and used in many baked goods and some savory dishes. Cocoa is a key ingredient in brownies.

What does Cocoa Powder Taste Like?

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

...Cocoa powder is made from the fermented and dried cocoa bean and ground into a delicate powder. This powder is extremely fine, brown and tastes earthy like cocoa. It is bitter until sweetened and used in many baked goods and some savory dishes. Cocoa is a key ingredient in brownies.

Cocoa Powder Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 2 tablespoons (10g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	22kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	6g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition