Sweet Flavor
Cocoa Butter
About This Entry
Cocoa butter is the pale, mild-flavored fat pressed from cacao beans, prized for the smooth snap it gives chocolate and for use in confectionery — that richness pairs with Champagne.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- rice
- shiitake
At a Glance
Group
Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Theobroma cacao
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Cocoa Butter
- Classification
- Sweet Flavors
- Group
- Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients
- Scientific name
- Theobroma cacao
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary