Ingredient

Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use cocoa powder processed with alkali to achieve a darker color and smoother, …

What it is

Cocoa powder processed with alkali, also known as Dutch-process cocoa, is made by treating natural cocoa powder with an alkaline solution. This process neutralizes the acidity of natural cocoa, making it darker in color and milder in flavor. It is a common ingredient in chocolate-flavored baked goods and confections.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cocoa powder processed with alkali to achieve a darker color and smoother, less bitter chocolate taste in products. It also helps with leavening in baked goods. It is frequently found in cakes, cookies, brownies, and other chocolate-based desserts.

Health notes

Cocoa powder processed with alkali is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The alkaline processing can reduce the levels of certain flavanols, which are compounds found in cocoa with potential health benefits. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cocoa and its preparations. Evidence on the health effects of Dutch-process cocoa at typical consumption levels is still being studied.

Allergen info

Cocoa powder is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali

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Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Klondike, Choco Taco, Artificially Flavored Vanilla Light* Ice Cream With A Chocolate Flavored Swirl In A Sugar Taco With Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating And Peanuts Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 301kcal 2.4Protein 14.5Fat 41.0Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Mccormick, Culinary Selects, Premium Taco Seasoning Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs

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TRUFFETTES DE FRANCE Cocoa Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 594kcal 3.1Protein 43.8Fat 50Carbs

BALCONI Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 63.3Carbs TWO-BITE Gingerbread Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 441kcal 2.9Protein 20.6Fat 64.7Carbs

Mars Chocolate North America LLC Chocolate Minis Candy High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 448kcal 3.5Protein 12.1Fat 79.3Carbs DIPPIN' DOTS Sweetened Corn And Oat Cereal Cereal 375kcal 6.2Protein 4.7Fat 84.4Carbs SHURFINE Chocolate Instant Pudding, Chocolate Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 92.9Carbs SHURFINE Chocolate Instant Pudding Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 92.9Carbs

INSPIRED BY HAPPINESS Dreamin' Of Chocolate Delicious, Melt In Your Mouth Dark & White Chocolate Layer Cake With Layers Of The Finest Belgian White Chocolate Mousse. Topped With Decadent Chocolate Ganache., Dreamin' Of Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 355kcal 4.0Protein 23.7Fat 36.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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