Guide to choosing non-counterfeit cocoa powder

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Choose the best cocoa powder

Cocoa – which most of us have been accustomed to using it since childhood- is by no means as simple as it seems. This substance – If the quality is good and not counterfeit – contains many useful trace elements: Vegetable protein, carbohydrates, fats, organic acids, saturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, starch, sugars, vitamins B1, B2, E; Beta-carotene, folic acid. Also minerals such as: fluorine, manganese, molybdenum, copper, zinc, iron, sulfur, chlorine, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium. The following article, in addition to a brief introduction to cocoa powder and its different types, is a guide to choosing a non-counterfeit cocoa powder.

100 grams of high-quality and non-counterfeit cocoa powder has about 400 kcal of energy. It can improve brain function, protect the heart from atherosclerosis, normalize blood cholesterol, reduce bleeding and heal wounds, protect the skin from UV rays, and restore strength. Of course, you should note that all of these properties are related to “cocoa”. The counterfeit varieties and the colorful and glazed chocolates you see on the market may be more harmful than good for your health. If you want to get the most out of non-counterfeit cocoa powder, you need to be able to recognize it first!

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Non-counterfeit cocoa powder

Non-counterfeit cocoa powder is produced from the beans of the cocoa tree, which is roasted, winnowed, milled. Then the butter is extracted and finally powdered. Cocoa powder is stored in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses at cool temperatures and relative humidity of more than 75%. After completing these steps, you can find few types of non-counterfeit cocoa powder on the warehouses shelves of the Turkish company “Latamerko“:

Latamarko natural cocoa powder

Latamarko natural cocoa powder: In addition to being non-counterfeit, it has not been treated and has the natural flavor of cocoa. Due to its high acidity, it is used in recipes that require an acidic substance to activate soda. Latamarko natural cocoa powder is made from organic cocoa beans.
Latamarko brown alkaline cocoa powder: This type of cocoa powder, like the previous one, is completely non-counterfeit. But to improve its taste and color, using potash, its acidity has decreased and it has become somewhat alkaline. Its solubility in water is much higher than the natural type.
Latamarko dark brown alkaline cocoa powder: The darker color of this non-counterfeit cocoa powder is due to the fact that more treatment has been done on it. Otherwise, no additional ingredients – even sugar and sweetener – have been added to it.
Latamarko reddish-dark brown alkaline cocoa powder: The intensity of the process done on this type of non-counterfeit cocoa powder is more than others, and its reddish color is the result of the process. This powder, like its counterparts, is made from organic beans.

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You may be wondering how to make sure the Latamarko cocoa powder is non-counterfeit. The answer is simple! Latamarko is a reputable and long-standing brand of “MT Royal” Turkish company and has many quality certifications that you can see in the home page of our site. In addition, try the following about our cocoa powder. Rest assured you won’t regret buying it!

How can we detect non-counterfeit cocoa powder?

Color: Light brown to very dark (almost black) is normal, but should not have a dull gray shade.
Smell: Just smell cocoa. Additional odors, such as vanilla, can be counterfeit.
Appearance characteristics: homogeneous, powdery, fine-grained and seedless. If you rub some non-counterfeit cocoa powder with your fingers, it stays on your fingers and does not turn into dust.
Sediment: When brewing, pay attention to sediment. High quality cocoa should not be deposited.
Packaging: It should be sealed and not only plastic but also foil should be used because cocoa, like other products, absorbs odors.