CocoaButter Buds®

CocoaButter Buds® is an intense, concentrated chocolate flavored powder made from real cocoa fat. It is produced using proprietary enzyme modification. CocoaButter Buds provide formulators with a natural, cost-effective cocoa powder that allows them to improve chocolate flavor like never before. Chocolate’s rich flavor is based on an ideal 3-to-1 ratio of cocoa fat to cocoa solids. Most chocolate-flavored foods are made with cocoa powder that has a 1-to-9 (fat-to-solids) ratio, leaving an incomplete chocolate flavor. Until now, it has been impossible to add enough cocoa fat to balance the flavor without adversely affecting texture, processing, nutritional profile and cost. CocoaButter Buds allow formulators to achieve the elusive real-chocolate flavor they desire. CocoaButter Buds round-out chocolate flavor and add rich. It gives longer-lasting cocoa fat notes to any food or beverage where cocoa powder is used. With a typical usage of 0.5%, CocoaButter Buds contribute less than 0.07% fat to the final formulation, yet provide complete chocolate flavor without adding fat or costs. Natural and healthy, CocoaButter Buds provide clean label opportunities. CocoaButter Buds is Kosher and Halal certified. Applications: Bakery, Beverages, Desserts, Dressings, Meats, Sauces, Seasonings.