Near-black heavily dutched cocoa powder with dark chocolate and cocoa nibs
Cocoa Powder Grade

Black / Heavily Dutched


Heavily dutched for a very dark, near-black color and a deep, intensely roasted flavor. Built for applications where visual color impact matters as much as taste — the grade behind dark-colored biscuits, cakes, and premium confectionery that need that unmistakable near-black shade.

Signature Near-black heavily dutched cocoa powder with dark chocolate and cocoa nibs
Overview

Very Dark, Near-Black Color.

Heavily dutched for a very dark, near-black color and a deep, intensely roasted flavor. Built for applications where visual color impact matters as much as taste — the grade behind dark-colored biscuits, cakes, and premium confectionery that need that unmistakable near-black shade.

ProcessHeavily alkalized (Dutch)
pH7.5–8.5+
ColorVery dark / near-black
Oreo-style biscuits Dark cakes Premium confectionery
Why Black

When Color Is the Whole Point.


01

Maximum Color Impact

Our most heavily dutched grade, for a near-black shade that stands out in dark-colored bakery and confectionery.

02

Deep Roasted Flavor

A pronounced, intensely roasted character that carries through even in low-inclusion formulations.

03

Consistent Near-Black Shade

Controlled dutching for a color that holds steady batch after batch, container after container.

Ready to Qualify Our Black Grade?

Request a sample, a full spec sheet, or a certificate of analysis — our team replies within one business day.