Cocoa powder, or raw cocoa powder, is one of the fundamental raw materials that adds flavor and texture to chocolate, bakery products, beverages, and confectionery. Choosing the right cocoa powder is critical to improving production quality and creating differentiation in the final product. These include:
Strong Producers from Turkey
- Altınmarka offers wide applicability with its Alkalized S9 and S8 varieties containing 10–12% fat. For those seeking natural options, Natural Cocoa Powder is an ideal choice.
- Ülker provides intense flavor with Alkalized Cocoa Powder YMA 641 and pure taste with Natural Cocoa Powder YMA 153. Its variety of packaging options offer logistical convenience for large-scale producers.
- Kop Cocoa stands out with its Alkalized cocoa powders coded K-10, K-9, and K-9T. The K-5 coded Natural cocoa powder is preferred by producers seeking pure flavor. It holds a strong position in Middle Eastern and Central Asian markets.
European Standard Flavor: Natra
Spain-based Natra undertakes 40% of cocoa grinding in the European market. Its Toledo and Cordoba coded alkalized cocoa powders provide tailored solutions for producers seeking premium quality. With homogeneous texture, strong flavor, and a reliable supply chain, they are highly distinguished.
Global Quality: Barry Callebaut and Gerkens (Cargill)
- Barry Callebaut offers rich flavor and strong aroma with its Darko Cocoa Powder for chocolate and beverage manufacturers. This Switzerland-based brand is a global reference for quality.
- Gerkens (Cargill) stands out with its alkalized cocoa powders coded DB82, DB400, and GT50. As one of the industry leaders since 1986, it is ideal for producers seeking consistent quality and high performance.
Asian Market Representatives: Faworich and JB Cocoa
- Faworich (GCB Cocoa) provides intense color and flavor with its Malaysia-produced cocoa powders GP-960-11 (Oreo Black) and GP-390-11B. Frequently preferred by confectionery and biscuit manufacturers.
- JB Cocoa delivers high efficiency and quality results with its JB800 coded alkalized cocoa powder. This Singapore-based brand stands out with its modern facilities and rapid supply infrastructure.
Choosing the right cocoa powder brand according to your production goals and areas of use provides major advantages in terms of quality, consistency, and cost control. To select the best cocoa brand, obtain detailed information about our products, and request samples, please contact us.