Organic Cocoa Powder EKO PLANET, 700 g

Cocoa powder is a dry, powdery substance obtained from cocoa beans, which are the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao).
The seeds removed from the ripe cocoa fruit are fermented together with the pulp on them. During fermentation, the increased temperature inside the beans interrupts vital processes, and the organic compounds formed give the beans their flavor. The cocoa beans are processed to extract the fatty component known as cocoa butter, leaving a solid mass known as cocoa solids. Fermented beans are dried - so that as little moisture remains in them as possible and they do not go rancid. In addition, the dried seeds of the cocoa tree are re-picked. These cocoa solids are then ground into a fine powder, resulting in cocoa powder.

It is the highest quality cocoa for baking and beverages. This cocoa is high in fat - the cocoa butter in this product is between 20 and 22 percent. The higher the fat, the better quality cocoa, the darker it is and the deeper its taste, and in baked goods you won't even be able to tell that it's cocoa and not chocolate.

Eko planet cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans grown and processed according to the principles of organic farming. Organic farming generally involves avoiding the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural methods.

One of the advantages of organic cocoa powder is that it may contain less harmful synthetic chemical residues used in conventional farming. In addition, supporting organic agriculture can promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

Storage conditions: store in a sealed package, in a dry, cool place.

Cocoa powder is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of culinary applications to give dishes a rich chocolate flavor and color. Here are some favorite ways to use cocoa powder:

Baked goods:
- Cakes: Add cocoa powder to the cake batter for a deep chocolate cake. now cocoa in recipes for chocolate cakes, cookies and chocolate cupcakes.
- Cookies: Add cocoa powder to cookie dough to make chocolate chip cookies.
- Pancakes and quick bread: improve muffins and quick bread by adding cocoa powder to the dough.
- Chocolate frosting: you need cocoa powder with butter, powdered sugar and milk to get a delicious chocolate frosting.

Drinks:
- Hot chocolate: with cocoa powder with hot milk and a sweetener of your choice to make a classic hot chocolate.
- Chocolate Smoothies: Add cocoa powder to your favorite smoothie recipe for a chocolatey twist.

Sauces and fillings:
- Chocolate Sauce: Cocoa powder is combined with sugar, butter and cream to make a rich chocolate sauce that can be drizzled over ice cream or desserts.
- Chocolate Ganache: Combine cocoa powder with hot cream to create a versatile chocolate ganache that can be used as a filling or frosting.

For breakfast:
- Oatmeal: Add cocoa powder to your morning oatmeal to spice up your breakfast cereal.
- Pancakes and Waffles: Add cocoa powder to pancake or waffle batter for a chocolate-flavored breakfast.

Snacks:
- Chocolate Truffles: Combine cocoa powder with cream and chocolate to make homemade chocolate truffles.
- Energy Bites: Add cocoa powder to one-bite nut and fruit snacks or granola bar recipes for extra flavor.