Natural Cocoa Liquor
What is Natural Cocoa Liquor?
Natural cocoa liquor is the unsweetened, paste-like substance made from ground cacao beans. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground to release their natural fat (cocoa butter) and solids, creating a smooth liquid.
Is Natural Cocoa Liquor vegan?
Natural Cocoa Liquor is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Cocoa Liquor gluten-free?
Cocoa liquor is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Natural Cocoa Liquor used for?
Manufacturers use cocoa liquor as the base for all chocolate products, providing a rich, deep chocolate flavor and color.
Is Natural Cocoa Liquor safe?
Cocoa liquor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cocoa liquor as the base for all chocolate products, providing a rich, deep chocolate flavor and color. It's found in a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and confections where an intense chocolate taste is desired.
Health notes
Cocoa liquor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use. It contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant properties. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and cocoa products, but no specific ADI is set for cocoa liquor itself. Evidence on the health effects of flavanols is ongoing, with some studies suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits, while others show no significant impact.
Allergen info
Cocoa liquor is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Natural Cocoa Liquor
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