Ingredient

Cocoa Processed W/alkali

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use cocoa processed with alkali to achieve a smoother texture, a milder chocolate …

What it is

Cocoa 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 less bitter and darker in color. It also helps cocoa powder dissolve more easily in liquids.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cocoa processed with alkali to achieve a smoother texture, a milder chocolate flavor, and a darker color in baked goods and confectionery. It is commonly found in cakes, cookies, brownies, ice cream, and hot chocolate mixes.

Health notes

Cocoa processed with alkali is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The alkaline treatment reduces the levels of certain beneficial compounds found in natural cocoa, such as flavanols. However, the amounts consumed in typical food products are not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cocoa and its extracts, and EFSA has also assessed cocoa powder.

Allergen info

Cocoa itself is not one of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cocoa Processed W/alkali

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Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation Yuengling's, Ice Cream, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 253kcal 3.5Protein 14.9Fat 24.1Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Dierbergs Kitchen, Brownies, Iced Pecans, Iced Pecans Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 451kcal 4.2Protein 16.9Fat 70.4Carbs Ingles Markets Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Banana Split Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 224kcal 4.5Protein 9.0Fat 34.3Carbs Celebrate Baking Company, LLC Cookies, Gooey Truffle Cookies & Biscuits 393kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 53.6Carbs Georgia Peach Products, Inc. Cookies & Cream Marshmallow Rice Treats Cookies & Biscuits 465kcal 2.3Protein 9.3Fat 93.0Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Hint Of Mint Cake Half, Hint Of Mint Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 365kcal —Protein 20Fat 0.0Carbs Dianne's Fine Desserts, Inc. Cheesecake Brownie, Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 49% DV per serving 377kcal 4.9Protein 24.1Fat 37.0Carbs

Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Inc. Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Milk High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 88kcal 2.9Protein 3.8Fat 9.6Carbs BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Wafers Sandwiches, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 234kcal 3.1Protein 7.0Fat 40.6Carbs BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Wafers Sandwiches, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 234kcal 3.1Protein 7.0Fat 40.6Carbs MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar Chocolate Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream, Chocolate; Mint; Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 292kcal 3.6Protein 14.6Fat 35.8Carbs InfantBrace LLC Neapolitan Swiril Fabulous Ice Cream, Neapolitan Swiril Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 260kcal 2.4Protein 17.3Fat 22.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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