Sweet Flavor

Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder

About This Entry

Dutch-process cocoa powder is alkalized to neutralize its natural acidity, giving it a darker color and smoother, less bitter flavor than natural cocoa — that mellowness 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
Dutch-Process 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.