1, composition. Cocoa powder is made of cocoa beans through fermentation, baking, shelling and grinding into slurry, then most or all of the cocoa butter is removed by pressing, and the remaining solid part is dried and crushed. It usually contains no sugar and other additives and tastes bitter. Chocolate powder is a mixture containing cocoa powder, which may contain a certain proportion of cocoa butter, sugar, milk powder or skim milk powder and other additives. It is usually more mellow and moderately sweet.
2, the production process. Cocoa butter will be separated from cocoa powder during processing, and the fat content is low, which is more suitable for baking raw materials. Chocolate powder retains some cocoa butter and adds other ingredients, which can be directly dissolved in hot liquid to form a taste similar to hot chocolate drinks.
3. use. Cocoa powder is mainly used for baking products, such as chocolate, cakes, bread, biscuits, etc., and can also be used to make hot cocoa drinks, but extra sugar and dairy products are needed for seasoning; Chocolate powder is mainly used for brewing drinks, such as chocolate flavor additives in mocha coffee, hot chocolate or cold drinks, and can also be used in specific baking products to enhance chocolate flavor.
4, nutrients. The content of vitamins and minerals in cocoa powder is high, such as vitamin E, magnesium and iron. There are many high-calorie ingredients such as sugar and fat in chocolate, so chocolate usually has higher calories than cocoa powder.
5. Taste. Cocoa powder has a slightly sweet taste and a slightly bitter taste, and is easily soluble in hot water or milk; Chocolate has a strong chocolate aroma and sweetness, and its taste is delicate and rich.