Balanced, yet opulent 

With a vibrant deep red hue, this is a high fat cacao powder that will provide a balanced dark chocolate flavour profile. The taste of roasted cacao sits front and centre in this powder and as such has a wonderful versatility across multiple applications.

Technical Specifications

A 100% cacao, no added sugar, high fat alkalised powder.

• Flavour profile: A balanced dark chocolate with notes of wood and spices.
• Colour (see pictures above for wet and dry differences): Vibrant red-brown
• PH level: 7.7-8.1
• Fat content: 22-24%
• Origin: Finest quality West African beans.
• Particle size / fineness: Minimum 99.6% particle size <75μm. The finer the powder, the better the flavour release, smoothness and consistent colour achieving the best aesthetic results.
• Moisture: Maximum 4.5%
• Dispersibility: Standard for alkalised powder.
• Applications:  Multi-application, this can be used in all recipes with positive outcomes.
• Packaging: Resealable and recyclable. 

Fat content, and why it matters

Much like the varieties of chocolate, fat content varies between each type of cacao powder.  A high fat content creates a more rounded mouthfeel and less astringent flavours. A low fat content means the natural bitterness and fruit flavours of the cacao have a much stronger presence, with a lower level of sweetness. With a high fat content of 22-24%, this powder will be a sweet option with lower bitterness.  

The pairing recommendations 

This is a versatile cacao powder that works in most applications (it’s one of our most popular cocoa powders!)  but below are some pairings ideas to complement this flavour profile:

• Butterscotch
• Brown rum
• Peanut butter
• Black licorice
• Maple syrup
• Dark rum
• Cognac
• Sake Nigori

Pairing Chocolate

• Ghana 40%
• Equateur 76%
• Mexique 66%

Cacao Barry works in partnership with the Cocoa Horizons program and 100% of Cacao Barry cocoa beans are sustainably sourced. Established in 2015 by Barry Callebaut, the Cocoa Horizons Program works to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities through the promotion of sustainable, entrepreneurial farming, improved productivity and helping to build self-sustaining communities within the cocoa farming sector that protect nature and children.