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product_id: 386751135
title: "(Alkalized / Dutch-Process Black) - Black Dutch-process Cacao Powder From Latin America. Alkalized Cacao Powder, Pure, Non-gmo, Vegan, Gluten-free"
brand: "the cocoa trader"
price: "C$5705"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "The Cocoa Trader"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/386751135-alkalized-dutch-process-black-black-dutch-process-cacao-powder-from
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Vegan & Non-GMO certified True black color, pH 7 alkalized 453.59g pure powder (Alkalized / Dutch-Process Black) - Black Dutch-process Cacao Powder From Latin America. Alkalized Cacao Powder, Pure, Non-gmo, Vegan, Gluten-free

**Brand:** the cocoa trader
**Price:** C$5705
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your baking game with the true black cocoa power move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (Alkalized / Dutch-Process Black) - Black Dutch-process Cacao Powder From Latin America. Alkalized Cacao Powder, Pure, Non-gmo, Vegan, Gluten-free by the cocoa trader
- **How much does it cost?** C$5705 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/386751135-alkalized-dutch-process-black-black-dutch-process-cacao-powder-from)

## Best For

- the cocoa trader enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the cocoa trader brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Conscious:** Gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO for guilt-free indulgence aligned with your lifestyle.
- • **Generous 453g Bag:** Bulk size to fuel your creative baking streaks and impress your circle with decadent treats.
- • **Smooth, Earthy Flavor:** Neutral pH alkalization delivers a mellow, Oreo-like taste that elevates your recipes.
- • **Pure Midnight Black Hue:** Achieve the elusive true black chocolate color without artificial dyes.
- • **Versatile Baking Essential:** Perfect for brownies, cakes, cookies, and black buttercream frosting with no compromise on flavor.

## Overview

The Cocoa Trader’s Dutch-Processed Black Cocoa Powder is a premium, alkalized cacao powder from Latin America, delivering a smooth, mellow flavor and a deep black color. Certified vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, this 453.59g powder is perfect for professional-quality baking and frosting, helping you create visually stunning and delicious dark chocolate treats without artificial coloring.

## Description

What is Dutch-Processed Black Cocoa? After harvesting cacao beans to create cocoa powder, its pH is stabilized to a level of 7 and this gives the cocoa a dark color. Neutralizing the cocoa's pH also gives it a smooth, mellow, and earthy flavor profile. Although it is not to be used as a flavoring, some may compare the taste to an Oreo cookie. Add The Cocoa Trader's Dutch Processed Black Cocoa Powder to recipes as a coloring agent to make your brownies, cakes, cookies, and smoothies a dark chocolate hue. black cocoa powder for buttercream frosting, black cocoa powder, black cocoa, black cocoa powder for baking, dark cocoa powder, black chocolate, dark chocolate cocoa powder, dark chocolate powder, dutch processed cocoa powder, dutch processed cocoa powder for baking, dutch cocoa powder, baking cocoa, black powder, cocoa powder for baking, cocoa powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, cocoa powder organic unsweetened, raw cocoa powder organic, organic cocoa powder, cocoa, cocoa powder unsweetened, coco powder, best cocoa powder for baking.

Review: This cocoa powder is the best! It will help you achieve black buttercream without needing food coloring. And it makes the frosting taste like an Oreo cookie. I tried another brand prior to this one and it was only dark brown even though it claimed to be black. This brand is truly black. And it’s a huge bag too! I love it!
Review: I am an avid baker who has been baking for over half a century. My husband loves dark chocolate, so I love to soothe his sweet tooth...lol. The Cocoa Trader got several good reviews so I thought I would give it a whirl. I stumbled across a truly decadent Midnight Black Chocolate cake recipe with Black buttercream frosting. The recipe itself was in need of tweaking only where volume is concerned. The taste, moistness, color & flavor was spot on!!! Many people were complaining about being able to achieve a truly black chocolate cake & frosting. The Cocoa Trader came through with flying colors!!! The frosting needed to be tweaked for volume & a little tweaking for the black color, but again, it passed mustard! I am truly happy with my purchase & although this product is pricy it's worth it's weight in gold. I highly recommend buying this product. You won't regret it.

## Features

- manufacturer: Generic
- Item Trademark: GENERIC
- Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 1.0, 1.0
- Item Category: Baking Chocolate

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00K89SKKK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,280 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #46 in Baking Chocolates Cocoa |
| Brand | The Cocoa Trader |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,935) |
| Date First Available | 8 July 2014 |
| Format | Powder |
| Manufacturer | The Cocoa Trader |
| Product Dimensions | 6.65 x 17.3 x 27.36 cm; 453.59 g |
| Special Feature | Gluten Free, Vegan, non GMO |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Cocoa Trader
- **Flavour:** Chocolate
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Item weight:** 454 g
- **Specialty:** Gluten Free, Vegan, non GMO

## Images

![(Alkalized / Dutch-Process Black) - Black Dutch-process Cacao Powder From Latin America. Alkalized Cacao Powder, Pure, Non-gmo, Vegan, Gluten-free - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rhB7iCYfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Should I be using this product to enhance the flavor of my brown cocoa powder, or would an espresso powder work better?**
A: According to the product packaging itself: "It is not typically used for flavor.  Use brown cocoa instead"  Is printed directly on the package, under the nutrition info.  (See product image #6 above.)  It gave my cookies a taste somewhere between "burnt" and "too much baking soda".  Quite dark, though!

**Q: Can you mix this with regular natural cocoa for example 1/4 dutch process with 1/4 cup natural cocoa?**
A: You can, butbfor me, it's way too dark. I just made coffee that way and have icecream going. I'm hoping I didn't waste my ingredients. Next time, I'll be trying a ratio somewhere around 1/8 dark, maybe 1/8 cocao butter, and 6/8 natural chocolate. I'll be eyeballing it in 1/4 cup measuring cups though. Hope this helps someone.

**Q: my recipe calls for dutch processed cocoa will this be to strong?  should I mix a teaspoon of regular cocoa?**
A: Black cocoa is not stronger, it's just darker colored. It also has a slightly different flavor, than cocoa that is lighter colored—but the difference is subtle and it's a good flavor. I don't think there will be any problem. Dutch Processed cocoa is less acid than "natural" cocoa. Both are good, it just depends on what you want. Recipes with Natural Cocoa often add a bit of baking soda to counteract the acidity. This is not necessary if you use Dutch Processed Cocoa.

**Q: Does anyone else's bag have a sticker that says "NOT to be used as a flavor agent...use only to add dark color to bake goods..."?**
A: Mine has that statement but is not a sticker - it is part of the print on the package.  It says that for flavor to "use brown cocoa instead", which seems to strange to me and unexpected.  This make me think that I should return it but perhaps I should try it anyway since many have said that it does have a good flavor (?)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***2 on 26 January 2026*

This cocoa powder is the best! It will help you achieve black buttercream without needing food coloring. And it makes the frosting taste like an Oreo cookie. I tried another brand prior to this one and it was only dark brown even though it claimed to be black. This brand is truly black. And it’s a huge bag too! I love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***D on 6 September 2025*

I am an avid baker who has been baking for over half a century. My husband loves dark chocolate, so I love to soothe his sweet tooth...lol. The Cocoa Trader got several good reviews so I thought I would give it a whirl. I stumbled across a truly decadent Midnight Black Chocolate cake recipe with Black buttercream frosting. The recipe itself was in need of tweaking only where volume is concerned. The taste, moistness, color & flavor was spot on!!! Many people were complaining about being able to achieve a truly black chocolate cake & frosting. The Cocoa Trader came through with flying colors!!! The frosting needed to be tweaked for volume & a little tweaking for the black color, but again, it passed mustard! I am truly happy with my purchase & although this product is pricy it's worth it's weight in gold. I highly recommend buying this product. You won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 28 October 2025*

First time purchasing the black cocoa powder and worked great. Gave me the black icing I was wanting and it tasted good also. Thank you!

## Frequently Bought Together

- THE COCOA TRADER – Black Cocoa Powder for Baking 1Lb – Darkest Dutch Processed, Alkalized, Unsweetened Chocolate Flavor | Natural Food Coloring Substitute | Vegan, Gluten- & Sugar-Free, Keto Friendly
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*Store origin: NI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*