Ingredient

Chocolate Liquor Processed With Potassium Carbonate

Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

This ingredient is used to enhance the flavor and color of chocolate products. It …

What it is

Chocolate liquor processed with potassium carbonate is a form of cocoa processed to reduce its acidity. It is made by treating cocoa solids with an alkaline salt like potassium carbonate, which helps to mellow the flavor and darken the color of the cocoa.

Why it's used

This ingredient is used to enhance the flavor and color of chocolate products. It is often found in ice cream, baked goods, and confectionery items where a smoother, less bitter chocolate taste is desired.

Health notes

In the US, potassium carbonate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. It is used in small amounts and is not expected to cause adverse health effects at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated potassium carbonate and established acceptable intake levels.

Allergen info

Chocolate liquor is derived from cocoa beans. Neither cocoa beans nor potassium carbonate are among the 9 FDA major allergens. Not a major allergen.

Products containing Chocolate Liquor Processed With Potassium Carbonate

Compare products →

Sort by: Sugar Protein Sodium Calories

Whidbey Island Ice Cream LLC Home Made Ice Cream Bars, Coconut Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 337kcal 4.3Protein 25Fat 27.2Carbs Whidbey Island Ice Cream LLC Whidbey Island Ice Cream Company, 3 Ultra Premium Home Made Ice Cream Bars, Orange Chocolate, Orange Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 337kcal 5.4Protein 25Fat 28.3Carbs Whidbey Island Ice Cream LLC Home Made Ice Cream Bars, Hand Dipped In Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 337kcal 5.4Protein 25Fat 28.3Carbs Whidbey Island Ice Cream LLC Whidney Island Ice Cream Company, All Natural Ice Cream Bars, Vanilla, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 337kcal 4.3Protein 25Fat 27.2Carbs Jo's Candies LLC Dark Salt Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 441kcal 5.9Protein 20.6Fat 70.6Carbs Chukar Fruit Inc. Dessert Sauce, Chocolate Cherry Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 347kcal 0Protein 17.6Fat 52.9Carbs Enstrom Candies Inc. Enstrom, Dark Chocolate, Almond Bark With Sea Salt, Almond Bark With Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 7.5Protein 37.5Fat 50Carbs Jo's Candies LLC Jo's Candies, Caramel Popcorn, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 545kcal 9.1Protein 31.8Fat 54.5Carbs Chukar Fruit Inc. Chukar Cherries, Amaretto Rainiers Cherries, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 422kcal 2.5Protein 22.5Fat 62.5Carbs CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc. Mousse Cake, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 390kcal 3.9Protein 20.8Fat 49.4Carbs Chukar Fruit Inc. Chukar, Milk & Dark Chocolate, Cherry Quartet, Cherry Quartet Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 442kcal 5Protein 25Fat 62.5Carbs Whidbey Island Ice Cream LLC Ultra Premium Home Made Ice Cream Bars, Orange Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 337kcal 5.4Protein 25Fat 28.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.