So, the tag line for this product says it is CACAO POWDER ...NOT...COCOA....I see that the reviews call it one or the other. Which is it guys?
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http://www.thesavory.com/food/difference-between-cocoa-and-cacao.htmlSo, "cacao" basically refers to the raw form of chocolate. The cacao bean is what any type of chocolate (cocoa powder) is initially made of. Actual cacao beans are found inside the fruit of the tree in fleshy, oval-shaped pods. The beans are harvested, fermented, and dried.
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Cocoa is the anglicised version of cacao. While some purveyors of this commodity try to differentiate one word from the other, they are in fact one in the same.If it adds to your confusion somewhat, even the label affixed to my purchase refers to its contents as both cocoa and cacao. That said, I have been very pleased with the quality of this ingredient and would hope that you enjoy it in your cooking.
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Well, it looks like powder. It feels like powder. It bakes like powder. So, my vote is "it's a powder". But, it is cocoa powder. Nothing funky.
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Cacao (pronounced Kakow) is the Portuguese spelling but it is same as cocoa, gals!
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My bag says "Premium Organic Cocoa Powder". Non-Alkalized Organic Cocoa. It's really good.
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I just read an answer for Healthworks Cacao Powder that a person got an e-mail response from them within 24 hours about the origin of their cacao. Have you tried to contact them this way?
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I drink I this stuff and it is great. happen to be out of stock now, but might go to Grove Square web page or call the company. Here is the information for the company that makes it. I got some dark hot cocoa from them via Amazon last week. That cocoa is great dark chocolate is my preferred choice. www.grovestand.com or 1-866-596-2736. It is manufactured by STRUM FOODS,INC located in MANAWA , Wisconsin 54949. Just across the pond (Lake Michigan from Me ! ) I will post the calories later if I can locate this for you. Have a Blessed Day !Hope this information help you out.
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There is another brand of raw organic cacao that has 2 g of sugar from nature, not added so this is not unique. Look at the per serving size and the contents break down at http://www.bodybutterstore.com/servlet/the-Chocolate-and-Cacao-Powder/Categories and you will see.
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Someone else commented that it does not smell like cocoa, however the one I reveived smelled very much like chocolate! It was a wonderful scent, and I almost didn't need to add any other fragrance to the recipe.
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Yes it is. I can't remember where I read that but I remember seeing it in several places during my search. Excellent cocoa powder!
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Barleans website shows them, too. It is mainly cocoa and various vegatable powders. It really is wonderful tasting.
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I have bought Navitas Naturals Cacao Butter from Wholes Foods prior to this purchase. When comparing the 2, the one from Whole Foods had a seriously rich/heady chocolaty type smell, a rich yellow, and was buttery to the touch. This stuff I bought from Amazon barely had a scent to it, pale yellow with specks of white, and was extremely dried out. Now that is not to say it was not 100% raw but either this product is a bit more processed or extremely old
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I am not the manufacturer but I believe the one with the green label is a different main ingredient. My review is actually very real, I am a true user of these products. They are really great products and I am very happy with the progress I am achieving from them.
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Slightly different ingredients... compare the nutrition labels. The chocolate has more carbs, etc.
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Both are the same consistency. They remind me a lot of each other. Cocoa butter really smells like cocoa and Shea butter doesn't have much of a scent.
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Try go ogling their brand. Their website will show that type of info. I will say, it's brown rice protein. Maybe cacao for the chocolate flavor?
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I don't make any distinction between the two, I use Pernigotti in sny recipe that calls for cocoa. It's the only cocoa I want to use.
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This is the chocolate cream one. I don't know why they changed the picture to unflavored one.
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Amazon sent this question to me. I use this product as food. it is chocolate without cocoa powder. As for moisture function, I guess that if you don't want to mix it with other stuff you may melt a piece in your hand and apply wherever you want. How does chocolate get melt? I tried holding a piece between two hands. it worked. I think that to find a better way to use it you may want to do a google search. I am sorry that this is not a help.
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Not sure Rebecca ---Not sure I even really know the difference. I buy both labels at trader Joes and never gave it much thought --enjoy them equally --sorry
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The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy... » Read More The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. « Show Less