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What is cocoa powder made of?
natural cocoa powder is a brown powder extracted and refined from natural coffee (cocoa) beans, with sweet taste and rich fragrance. It contains protein, various amino acids, high-calorie fat, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and alkaloids with various biological activities. Mainly used for color matching or fragrance enhancement. Alkaloids in natural cocoa powder can strengthen the stomach, stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, promote protein digestion, and reduce nutritional diarrhea that antibiotics can't solve. Cocoa powder is refined by removing impurities, roasting, hulling, pulping, squeezing and milling. Pure fragrance, fine powder, no impurities and no burnt particles. Can be used for high-grade chocolate, ice cream, candy, cakes and other foods containing cocoa.