Dutch-processed cocoa powder (also referred to as Dutched chocolate, European-style or alkalized) is made from beans that have been washed with an alkaline solution that neutralizes that natural acidity and raises their pH to closer to seven.
Dutch Roasted Cocoa Powder – Bulk
$1.33 – $13.33
Description
The process gives the powder a darker color and a smoother, softer flavor. Dutch cocoa is also not quite as chocolaty as natural cocoa. It’s milder overall (but still tasty).
Because the acidity is neutralised in dutch cocoa, baking soda won’t activate as usual so you will need to add in an acidic element when baking, such as yoghurt, buttermilk or sourcream.
If the recipe doesn’t use any leavening agents at all (like cake icing),dutch cocoa powder & natural cocoa powder are interchangeable.
