Alkalized
What is Alkalized?
Alkalized refers to a process, not an ingredient itself. It is a method used to treat cocoa powder, making it less acidic and darker in color. This is typically done by adding an alkaline substance, such as potassium carbonate, and heating the cocoa nibs or powder.
Is Alkalized vegan?
Alkalized is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Alkalized gluten-free?
Alkalized cocoa powder is not a source of gluten.
Is Alkalized a major allergen?
Cocoa itself is not one of the 9 major allergens.
What is Alkalized used for?
Alkalizing cocoa powder changes its flavor and color, making it smoother and less bitter.
Is Alkalized safe?
Alkalized cocoa powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Alkalizing cocoa powder changes its flavor and color, making it smoother and less bitter. It also helps it dissolve more easily in liquids. Because of these properties, alkalized cocoa is common in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as in ice cream and pancake mixes.
Health notes
Alkalized cocoa powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The process does not introduce significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) have evaluated cocoa and its preparations, but they have not set a specific numerical limit for alkalized cocoa.
Allergen info
Cocoa itself is not one of the 9 major allergens. Alkalized cocoa powder is not a source of gluten.
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