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The best variety, known as Caracas, is from Venezuela. Mix cocoa with hot milk or boiling water to make a drink, or add to cakes, puddings and icings to give them a chocolate flavour.

Both types of cocoa powder are essential in baking, cooking, and beverages. Ultra Dutch powder is labeled as black cocoa powder. This is due to the heavy alkalizing process and the very dark color ...