Organic cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, used for lotion and chocolate production. It is extracted using the Broma process or cold pressing, retaining its natural properties. It is used for skincare, makeup, and baking. It is suitable for vegans and gluten-free. Cocoa beans are grown in tropical regions. Cocoa butter […]
Dutch cocoa is cocoa powder treated with an alkali to neutralize natural acids, making it more soluble and milder in flavor. It cannot be used as a substitute for unprocessed cocoa in recipes that call for baking soda. The process was developed in 1828 by Coenraad Johanness van Houten, who also developed a hydraulic press […]