I am familiar with Blommer's and they have many different classifications of black cocoa. Is this the Sudan Dutch?
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Blommer's has many different cocoa powders - see the link to the pdf below that goes into more detail on these. The black one that I purchased is the Jet Black cocoa powder. A Sudan Dutch will still be a brown powder. If you are in Chicago you can go to the store, but they don't always have all of the cocoas available there, it just depends what's being manufactured at the time. http://www.blommer.com/_documents/blommer-cocoa-powder-ds-0511.pdf
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From the below (unverified but I think I have seen this before), since it doesn't say it is, it isn't. From http://www.life-enhancement.com/magazine/article/2798-effect-of-treating-cocoa-with-alkali-the-dutching-process: Cocoa is frequently dutched-treated with alkali in a 180 year old process - for several reasons. "The process darkens the cocoa ingredients, changes the taste by reducing bitterness, and increases the dispersability of cocoa powder for various applications such as beverages."1 In the U.S., food labeling regulations require that alkalized cocoa powder or liquor must be declared as "cocoa (liquor) treated with alkali." Labeling requirement in other parts of the world differ, making it difficult for consumers to ascertain whether imported cocoa powder or cocoa liquor has been treated in this way.
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No, it is not an onyx cocoa. It's a dark brown, but a bit reddish like some other dutch cocoas.
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Yes, a lot. Nope, I am kidding. Its pure cocoa, but overpriced. Try rodelle. It's a lot cheaper and similar quality.
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I am not a seller, but I purchased both types of beans. I prefer the Madagascar, but both are excellent.
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Strange that there is a warning on the amazon web page that says:Cocoa. May contain tree nuts, wheat, soy, dairy and egg.
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According to the label on my most recent purchase: "Callebaut Select L60-595 (Min. Cocoa: 60.3%)". There is no mention of either 60-40-38NV (60.1%) or L-60-40NV (60.3%) as presented on their website.
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I do not know the percentage and no longer have the cocoa on hand. The product was okay, I would definitely recommend the dark over the mild. Ghirardelli remains my preference.
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I agree with Anastasia. I like this flavor of cocoa. Of course it's not going to be deluxe gourmet with fresh chocolate shavings and whip. BUT for a quickie Keurig hot cocoa, it's pretty dang good. It's like getting the Swiss Miss or other hot cocoa packets at the market. It's just in a pod form. If you don't like, return it. Or chalk it up to experience!
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This is pure cocoa powder, rich and dark and very delicious, it's my favorite. I have used up my supply so I can't tell Chantal the ingredients list, but I'm almost sure it only contains the cacao beans. Hope this is helpful.
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It does look lighter, but jet black cocoa is dark . So if the description is jet black then it is.
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Special Dark has cocoa processed with alkali for a more intense flavor and darker color. The Natural is not processed with alkali.
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That is a mistake. Special Dark is a separate product with different taste altogether (I think they add sodium as well as a darker roast). The natural unsweetened is the original cocoa that everyone likes.
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I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on their product, and website. I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on... » Read More I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on their product, and website. « Show Less
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I have the cube in front of me - no mention of fair trade chocolate. I checked the ingredients on the two types that have chocolate (dark chocolate, nuts, and sea salt AND peanut butter dark chocolate). The ingredient list on each just says "cocoa powder."
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Hm, since the cocoa has a chocolate scent, perhaps pick some sweet oils? Orange comes to mind!
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This cocoa is "double dutched" which makes it much darker than "dutched" cocoa. If you want a really dark chocolate cake like Oreos, this cocoa is the one to use.