Sweet Flavor

Cocoa Powder

About This Entry

Cocoa powder is the everyday baking staple milled from pressed cacao solids, with a bittersweet chocolate flavor that intensifies when baked — that depth pairs with Port.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Theobroma cacao

Scientific Classification

Display name
Cocoa Powder
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients
Scientific name
Theobroma cacao

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.