Dutch Process Cocoa Powder?

Decorating By swheatsue Updated 30 Jul 2007 , 2:19pm by jmt1714

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swheatsue Posted 30 Jul 2007 , 12:53pm
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I am getting ready to make chocolate BC & a lot of recipes suggest using "Dutch process" cocoa powder. Is there a big difference between that & a good cocoa powder you find in the grocery store? I do not know what "Dutch process" means. I read the labels of the ones in the grocery stores but never find any of them referring to "Dutch process". Thanks for your help!

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cb_one Posted 30 Jul 2007 , 1:52pm
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"European style cocoa is called "Dutch Cocoa". Dutching is a process which neutralizes the natural acidity founf in cocoa powder.
This results in a darker cocoa w/a more mellow chocolate flavor."


This came right from the box of Hershey's Dutch Cocoa.

If you want a more chocolate flavor, just use regular cocoa powder.

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jmt1714 Posted 30 Jul 2007 , 2:19pm
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I find the dark dutch cocoa to have a more intese flavor and richer, darker color. The regular cocoa is more of "milk chocolate" flavor and a lighter color.

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