Cocoa
Cocoa is used across food and beverage products to build characteristic chocolate flavour, aroma and colour.
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Cocoa Powder for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Wholesale cocoa powder for bakeries, confectioneries, beverage producers, dry-mix operations and food manufacturers—with no minimum order quantity.
Cocoa ingredient guide
What is cocoa?
Cocoa comes from the seeds of Theobroma cacao. After harvesting, the beans are typically fermented, dried and roasted before being ground into cocoa liquor. Pressing removes part of the cocoa butter; the remaining cocoa cake is milled into cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder gives food and beverage developers a concentrated way to build characteristic chocolate flavour, aroma and colour. Natural and alkalized cocoa behave differently in pH, colour, flavour and dispersibility, so the current Nutrifena specification should be confirmed before formulation.
Ingredient value
Cocoa benefits
Cocoa is valued both for its sensory character and for naturally occurring cocoa solids. Composition varies by origin, variety and processing, so product-specific nutritional or flavanol claims require a verified specification.
Distinctive flavour and aroma
Creates familiar cocoa and chocolate profiles across bakery, beverage, confectionery and dry-mix applications.
Naturally occurring compounds
Cocoa naturally contains polyphenols, including flavanols, but their level can change substantially during fermentation, roasting and alkalization.
Flexible product development
A dry, measurable format that can be incorporated into pilot batches and scaled for different manufacturing processes.
For manufacturers
Benefits of cocoa powder
Delivers cocoa flavour, aroma and colour without adding a liquid ingredient.
Works across beverages, bakery, confectionery, dry mixes, sauces and supplement concepts.
Supports repeatable weighing and dry blending during pilot and production runs.
Pairs with starches, carriers, hydrocolloids, acidulants, sweeteners and botanical powders.
Available to B2B buyers in packaged and quoted commercial quantities with no minimum order quantity.
Pack options
Cocoa powder package sizes
Current nominal sizes and approximate unit dimensions. Final filled dimensions, case packs and shipping weights should be confirmed with the quote.
Net weight (US)Metric equivalentPackage dimensions
8.8 oz250g12 × 19 × 6.5 cm
1 lb / 16 oz454g14 × 21 × 6.5 cm
2.2 lb / 35.3 oz1kg18 × 26 × 8 cm
B2B supply
Request a cocoa quoteOrder the quantity your business needs.
Nutrifena supplies cocoa powder to bakeries, confectioneries, food manufacturers, beverage producers and other businesses with no minimum order quantity (MOQ). Availability, unit configuration, freight and lead time are confirmed with each quote.
Product documentation
Ingredients, Nutrition Facts and product identifiers
The six examples below show the intended final presentation. Every value is clearly marked as sample data and must be replaced with the approved label, specification and SKU documentation before publication.
Single-ingredient cocoa powder
Ingredients: Cocoa powder (Theobroma cacao).
Contains: Cocoa.
Allergens: No major allergens intentionally added. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk and soy.
About 45 servings per 8.8 oz pack
Serving size1 tbsp (5g)
Calories20
Total Fat1g
Sodium0mg
Total Carbohydrate3g
Dietary Fiber2g
Protein1g
Identifiers by package size
8.8 oz: UPC 0 12345 67890 5
1 lb: UPC 0 12345 67891 2
2.2 lb: UPC 0 12345 67892 9
Case GTIN: 10012345678902
Natural cocoa powder
Country of origin: Peru
Process: Natural, non-alkalized
Cocoa fat: 10–12%
pH: 5.2–5.9
Particle size: 99.5% through 200 mesh
Shelf life: 24 months
Example label qualifications
Non-GMOVeganGluten-freeUnsweetenedNo added sugar
Publish only the qualifications supported by current certificates and approved label documentation.
Example document package
Product specificationAvailable
Certificate of AnalysisPer lot
Allergen statementAvailable
Country of origin statementAvailable
Nutrition panelBy SKU
Commercial uses
Cocoa powder applications
01Beverages
02Bakery
03Confectionery
04Dry mixes
05Sauces
06Supplements
Starting points for R&D
Three cocoa powder pilot recipes
Each example is a 2.2 lb (1kg) dry pilot formulation created for commercial product development. These are starting points, not finished product specifications; validate processing, stability, sensory performance, nutrition, allergens and regulatory compliance before production.
01
Instant cocoa beverage premix
Beverages · Dairy beverages · Vending and food serviceSugar19.75 oz (560g)
Nutrifena Cocoa7.05 oz (200g)
Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin8.04 oz (228g)
Salt0.35 oz (10g)
Nutrifena Xanthan Gum0.07 oz (2g)
Pilot method
Pre-blend the salt and xanthan gum with part of the sugar. Add the remaining dry ingredients and blend until uniform. Validate dispersion, sweetness, viscosity and serving rate in the finished beverage.
02
Gluten-free cocoa cookie base
Bakeries · Cookie manufacturers · Dry mixesRice flour12.70 oz (360g)
Nutrifena Tapioca Starch9.17 oz (260g)
Sugar8.82 oz (250g)
Nutrifena Cocoa3.53 oz (100g)
Baking powder0.71 oz (20g)
Salt0.28 oz (8g)
Nutrifena Xanthan Gum0.07 oz (2g)
Pilot method
Blend all dry ingredients until homogeneous. At production stage, develop the required fat, egg or binder and water addition for the target cookie texture. Confirm allergen controls for the complete formulation.
03
Cocoa and açaí beverage blend
Beverages · Smoothie bases · Functional dry mixesNutrifena Corn Maltodextrin14.92 oz (423g)
Nutrifena Cocoa8.47 oz (240g)
Nutrifena Dehydrated Açaí Powder 50%7.05 oz (200g)
Sugar4.52 oz (128g)
Nutrifena Citric Acid0.25 oz (7g)
Nutrifena Xanthan Gum0.07 oz (2g)
Pilot method
Pre-blend the citric acid and xanthan gum with the maltodextrin, then add cocoa, açaí and sugar. Evaluate acidity, colour, suspension and flavour in the intended liquid base before scale-up.
Buyer questions
Cocoa powder FAQ
Does Nutrifena have a minimum order quantity for cocoa powder?
No. Nutrifena accepts B2B enquiries without a minimum order quantity. Availability, packaging, freight and lead time are confirmed in the quote.
Which cocoa powder package sizes are available?
The current page lists 8.8 oz (250g), 1 lb / 16 oz (454g), and 2.2 lb / 35.3 oz (1kg) units. Ask about case configuration and any additional commercial format required for your operation.
Is this cocoa natural or alkalized?
That characteristic must be confirmed against the current Nutrifena specification before formulation. Natural and alkalized cocoa differ in flavour, colour, pH and dispersibility.
Can cocoa powder be used in beverages and bakery products?
Yes, cocoa powder is commonly formulated into beverages, baked goods, confectionery, dry mixes, sauces and other foods. The correct dosage and processing method depend on the target product.
Can I request technical and label information?
Yes. Include the required package size, application, quantity and destination in your enquiry so the team can identify the relevant product and available documentation.
Content note: Cocoa composition varies with origin and processing. Regular cocoa powder should not be presented as “high flavanol cocoa powder” without analytical qualification. Review the FDA cocoa flavanol guidance and the final product specification before making nutritional or health claims.
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