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Alkalized 10-12% cocoa powder is an advanced procedure in cocoa processing that involves treating cocoa nibs with a food-grade alkali solution to generate darker colours and richer tastes, resulting in alkalized cocoa mass or powder.
The cocoa alkalization process begins with grinding the cocoa nibs in a drum reaction vessel or in a screw conveyor. The mixture of nibs and an alkaline solution, which is then heated. By heating a combination for an extended period of time, a specific colour can be created. The mixture is dried and roasted at a temperature below 100 °C after the heating stage. Furthermore, alkalized cocoa powder can decrease the acidity of natural cocoa from pH 5.2-5.6 to pH 6.8-7.5, which is virtually neutral. |
| Additional Information | Alkalized cocoa mass or alkalized cocoa powder is utilized in chocolates to impart distinct aromas. The active components in cocoa powder help to maintain optimum health. Cocoa powder contains flavonols, a form of flavonoids that can assist protect against cardio disease by decreasing blood pressure, improving circulation, and minimizing cellular damage. Polyphenols, antioxidants found in cocoa powder, aid to lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels while also lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. |
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