what kind is this cacao ,dark or regular?-thanks
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From my impression it is dark but not bitter. I believe it is raw chocolate. But once you cook with it, it has a wonderful flavor without any bitter aftertaste but I also sweeten with xylitol which might make some difference.
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While it doesn't look as dark as some of my double dark Bensdorf cocoa, I would recommend you email the company and ask them at www.joyfuelly.com. I'm sure you will hear from them quickly.
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The package describes it as certified organic, non GMO, raw, vegan, made from premium Criollo cacao beans from Ecuador with minimal low-temperature processing and with no sugars or fillers. There would have to be some sort of processing involved in making cacao beans into cacao powder. Alkalinizing--I don't know, but it doesn't seem so. What I do know is that this is really good stuff!
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Hi! I'm a frequent buyer of black cocoa (Blommer, King Arthur, Jellybean, Frontier, et al) and I can tell you that the thumbnail image on this page is indeed inaccurate. The "Jet Black" cocoa sold here by Blommer is definitely black due to intensified Dutching. Ignore that little picture and enjoy your black brownies in peace! :-)
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The 6 gm of sugar in the cacao powder is natural sugar, it comes from the bean itself.There is no added sugar. This is unsweetened cocoa powder.
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This is most definitely DARK Chocolate. <I make candy and know the difference as not only do I mostly use Dark Chocolate in my candy, but I love it more then Milk>
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Dear Eric... As Criollo is grown of Spanish origin, it is possible that this Silk Road Cocoa is of that variety. However, since only 5% of the Cocoa market is Criollo, I would find it not likely. This variety often has undertones of Vanilla, Tobacco, or other unique flavors. I do not find any unusual flavors in this Cocoa. I am however, very satisfied with the results and quality of this Cocoa. It is beautifully deep and dark with a fine texture. We use a lot of it for the medicinal qualities in Raw-Paleo-Vegan desserts and find it to be very effective, particularly when mixed with Ginger, Turmeric, and other stomach-calming, ailment-relieving spices. Try the traditional Spanish recipes which use Cocoa as a spice in main dishes, rather than in sugary desserts. Or use it in Raw desserts with Raw Honey.
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It's a dark brown. Definitely not black. It's a brown often called expresso. They are beautiful. If you want a dark color but do not want all black, this is a good option.
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It is a coffee with a lot of cream color. It is not just a cream color (that implies to me that it is off white). Light tan would describe it better. If your hoping it is a darker brown like a coffee with cocoa in it you'd be disappointed.
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Hello! This is not a dark roast similar to a French Roast, it's a regular roast.
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It is dark chocolate on the sides and yes The top has some lighter wood grains showing but still pretty dark., it is beautiful and well built. Everyone who sees it is in love with it
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I have the chocolate coconut ones. Does not say raw. Says organic cocoa processed with alkali
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The one I have now says European Dutch cocoa. Not sure if that's different fromBefore
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It's not dark at all it's like light to medium if you're looking for dark bb cream try black radiance bb cream in chocolate.
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I don't know. The package doesn't look familiar, but, if I purchased it, I used it up months ago. Did I rate it? I can't remember. I'm sorry not to have more information for you. I know there are often questions about these products; one of the cacaos I am using now and liking has gotten good reviews except for one person, who tried to contact the company and ask why it tastes like Hershey's cocoa, and they didn't respond; the company, out of Arizona, also doesn't say the source. I've heard both good and bad about the "halla . . ." company--I wish you success in finding information; with cocoa it is always bewildering--I want raw, but some of the raw cacaos I have gotten have seemed full of chaff-- I don't know. The package doesn't look familiar, but, if I purchased it, I used it up months ago. Did I rate it? I can't remember. I'm sorry not to have more information for you. I know there are often questions about these products; one of the cacaos I am using now and liking has gotten good reviews except for one person, who tried to contact the company and ask why it tastes like Hershey's cocoa, and they didn't respond; the company, out of Arizona, also doesn't say the source. I've heard both good and bad about the "halla . . ." company--I wish you success in finding... » Read More I don't know. The package doesn't look familiar, but, if I purchased it, I used it up months ago. Did I rate it? I can't remember. I'm sorry not to have more information for you. I know there are often questions about these products; one of the cacaos I am using now and liking has gotten good reviews except for one person, who tried to contact the company and ask why it tastes like Hershey's cocoa, and they didn't respond; the company, out of Arizona, also doesn't say the source. I've heard both good and bad about the "halla . . ." company--I wish you success in finding information; with cocoa it is always bewildering--I want raw, but some of the raw cacaos I have gotten have seemed full of chaff-- « Show Less
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That is a mistake. Special Dark is a separate product with different taste altogether (I think they add sodium as well as a darker roast). The natural unsweetened is the original cocoa that everyone likes.
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Ordinarily the term "organic" is used, however many people don't understand what that means. Actually the term "organic" is interchangeable with the term "natural". If you look at the front of the package you will see that it states "natural" dark chocolate with 88% cocoa. In this instance the term "natural" indicates the same as a term "organic". I hope this helps.
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I'd say it's black soy beans. The carb count is too low to be regular beans and I think the texture and taste is closer to soy. It's tasty! :)