Cocoa And Salt

Cocoa is made from fermented, dried, roasted, and ground cocoa beans, with most of the fat removed to create cocoa powder. Salt is a mineral compound, sodium chloride, typically harvested from seawater or underground deposits.

This combination is primarily used to provide chocolate flavor and enhance taste in various food products. It is commonly found in chocolate-flavored drinks, desserts, baked goods, and nut butters.

Both cocoa and salt are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Cocoa contains beneficial compounds like antioxidants. Salt is an essential nutrient, but high intake can contribute to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Neither ingredient is typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA with an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) as they are considered food ingredients rather than additives requiring specific limits.