CALLEBAUT COCOA POWDER EXTRA BRUTE 1KG

Dutch-Processed (Alkalised) Cocoa Powder

Callebaut Cocoa Powder Extra Brute 1kg is a high-quality Dutch-processed (alkalised) cocoa powder made from sustainably sourced West African beans. With a cocoa butter content of 22–24%, this rich, reddish-brown powder is ideal for home bakers, pastry enthusiasts and small-scale professionals looking for consistent flavour, colour and performance.

Used by chefs and chocolatiers around the world, Extra Brute cocoa powder is known for its smooth texture, balanced dark chocolate taste and eye-catching colour. Whether you're baking brownies, making drinking chocolate, dusting pastries or adding depth to glazes and ice creams, this powder blends easily and delivers bold results without any bitterness or chalkiness.

Made by Callebaut under the Cacao Barry label, Extra Brute is produced with care and expertise. The 1kg resealable pouch offers excellent value for regular use and is suitable for a range of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, halal and kosher diets.

Benefits of Callebaut Cocoa Powder Extra Brute:

• High cocoa butter content (22–24%) gives bakes a richer texture and prevents dryness often found in lower-fat supermarket cocoa powders.
• The reddish-brown tone adds visual appeal to cakes, glazes, truffles and more.
• Alkalised for a neutral pH and silky mouthfeel, perfect for batters, sauces and dusting.
• Full-bodied cocoa flavour balanced with subtle woody and spicy notes, ideal for sweet and savoury recipes.
• Sustainably sourced, made from traceable West African beans and Cocoa Horizons certified.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Brownies & cakes: Adds rich flavour and colour without overpowering sweetness.
• Hot chocolate: Whisk into warm milk or plant-based alternatives for a café-style drink.
• Chocolate muffins or sponge: Delivers depth and consistency in texture.
• Dusting and glazes: Ideal for finishing doughnuts, truffles or tortes.
• Ice cream and sorbets: Blends smoothly with minimal grain for creamy frozen desserts.

How is it different from regular cocoa powder?

Extra Brute has a higher fat content, a finer texture, and a deeper colour than most supermarket cocoa powders.

Can I use this in savoury recipes?

Yes, its balanced flavour makes it suitable for mole sauces or cocoa-rubbed meats.

Is it suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?

Yes. It’s free from gluten, dairy and added sugar, and suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal and kosher diets.

Size: 1kg

Ingredients:

Cocoa powder, acidity regulator, E501i.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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