Comments on: Natural vs. Dutch Process Cocoa

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:18:49 +0000

In reply to Becca M.

Hi Becca! Cocoa powder originates as cacao, however it is processed (roasted) to make cocoa. So while the ingredient is 100% cacao, it is processed to be a less bitter product (cocoa powder). So yes you are fine to use the Hershey’s natural when cocoa powder is called for. I hope that makes sense!

By: Becca M

Becca M — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:05:18 +0000

I appreciate this explanation of the different cocoa forms. However I am confused by the regular Hershey’s cocoa powder (that many of us have used for generations ). The label says underneath that it is 100% cacao which you warm us could be too bitter .Do we use it or not when cocoa powder (non Dutch processed ) is called for ? Help!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:57:12 +0000

In reply to John.

Hi John! If it’s a natural/dutch blend I’d suspect it would behave similarly to Dutch cocoa, but it’s hard to say without experimenting with it.

By: John

John — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:31:01 +0000

The cocoa powder I have always bought, unless I need something special like dark or German chocolate, says it’s a natural and dutched blend. I expect that this would not be ideal for producing the chemical reactions required for cakes, etc. Thoughts?

By: MaxLeo

MaxLeo — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:51:11 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Thank you, dear Sam! 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:18:52 +0000

In reply to MaxLeo.

Honestly in this situation you could probably use either. 🙂

By: MaxLeo

MaxLeo — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:01:50 +0000

And what if the recipe calls for buttermilk or sour cream, together with baking soda and powder?: it already contains the acidic element that baking soda requires. Wouldn’t it be right in that case using Dutch processed cocoa?
Thanks in advance. And congrats for your blog, it’s amazing. It doesn’t only have wonderful recipes, but also information like the one in this post.
Regards!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 01:42:45 +0000

In reply to Rose.

I’m so glad it was helpful, Rose! 🙂

By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:49:45 +0000

Despite my age, I’m a very novice baker and I’ve never used recipes that called for cocoa powder because I found it confusing. Now I’m much more informed and look forward to baking more chocolate goodies, thanks to you!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:38:08 +0000

In reply to Alice.

Hi Alice! Honestly, I just default to natural cocoa powder if it’s not specified. 🙂

By: Alice

Alice — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:41:45 +0000

If the recipe has both baking soda and baking powder do you go by the quantity of the leavening agent to determine which to use. Recipe does not designate which kind of cocoa. So, if more baking soda than powder go with natural and if the reverse, use Dutch ? Very informative article.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:10:20 +0000

In reply to Judy.

I’m so glad you found it helpful, Judy! I do have some more planned coming up in the future. I appreciate your feedback. 🙂

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:58:06 +0000

Information is so very helpful.lease keep posting helpful tips like this. Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:59:04 +0000

In reply to Janice Mason.

You’re welcome, Janice! I’m glad you enjoyed the read. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:58:50 +0000

In reply to Faria.

You’re welcome, Faria! I’m glad I was able to help clear it up a little bit. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:56:47 +0000

In reply to Sandra.

You’re welcome, Sandra! It’s never too late to learn something new. 🙂

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:59:22 +0000

you know the fb post, How Many Years Old before you found this out? well I was 64 years old before I figured this out Natural vs. Dutch Process Cocoa! Thank You.

By: Faria

Faria — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:46:24 +0000

This is so super helpful! Never knew the difference and actually made the mistake of substituting one for another.
Thankyou so much, Sam! 🙂

By: Janice Mason

Janice Mason — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:00:47 +0000

Yes, it is so confusing as to which one to buy!! Thank’s for the info! Informative!!👍👍

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:04:17 +0000

In reply to Cristina.

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:04:01 +0000

In reply to Martha Williams.

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. 🙂

By: Cristina

Cristina — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:53:58 +0000

Loved your arrival on the difference between Natural and Dutch Cocoa. It was very informative. I would love to see more articles like this. Very interesting reading. Thank you for taking your valuable time and consideration to inform us. I truly learned a lot from this article. Thank You!

By: Martha Williams

Martha Williams — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:50:27 +0000

Very helpful explanation. I have been baking 60 years but never understood the difference with this level of clarity. Thank you.