Ingredient

Cocoa Power

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cocoa powder is primarily used to provide a chocolate flavor and color in foods. …

What it is

Cocoa powder is made from dried, roasted cocoa beans. The beans are ground into a paste, and then most of the cocoa butter (fat) is removed. The remaining solids are ground into a fine powder.

Why it's used

Cocoa powder is primarily used to provide a chocolate flavor and color in foods. It is a key ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as in beverages, ice cream, and confectionery.

Health notes

Cocoa powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant effects. Some research suggests these compounds might support heart health, but more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated cocoa powder and has not specified an ADI. Evidence on health effects is still developing.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Cocoa Power

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KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Triple Chocolate Filled Gourmet Cupcakes, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 398kcal 3.6Protein 21.7Fat 49.4Carbs Rani & Company Prestat, Marc De Champagne Truffles Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 524kcal 4.8Protein 35.7Fat 45.2Carbs Xcell International Corp Dean Jacob's, Popcorn Drizzle Kit, Double Chocolate, Double Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 353kcal 5.9Protein 11.8Fat 58.8Carbs Dean Foods Company Premium Ice Cream, Nuts About Crunch Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 262kcal 4.6Protein 15.4Fat 27.7Carbs Gelarto, Inc Nocciolata Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 224kcal 2.4Protein 11.8Fat 29.4Carbs Xcell International Corp Popcorn Drizzle Kit Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 333kcal 5.6Protein 8.3Fat 61.1Carbs Tyson Foods, Inc. Peppercorn Seared Steak Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 181kcal 18.7Protein 6.6Fat 11.5Carbs Sotto I Trulli, Inc. Harvest Assorted Cookies, Harvest Assorted Cookies & Biscuits 440kcal 4Protein 24Fat 56Carbs Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Chocolate Gelato, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 167kcal 3.8Protein 5.3Fat 42.4Carbs Walgreens Co. Soft Baked Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits 480kcal 4Protein 20Fat 68Carbs Chocolate Cookie Monster Protein Brownie, Chocolate Cookie Monster Alpha Prime Apparel, Inc. Chocolate Cookie Monster Protein Brownie, Chocolate Cookie Monster Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 292kcal 24.6Protein 10.8Fat 38.5Carbs Rich Chocolate Shake, Chocolate Abbott Laboratories Inc Rich Chocolate Shake, Chocolate Other Drinks 61kcal 5.1Protein 2.7Fat 5.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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