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Cocoa
Also known as: cacao
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Cocoa is a minimally processed whole-food ingredient. Naturally contains caffeine and theobromine in modest amounts.
Found in
26,835 products
What it is
Powder produced from roasted, ground cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao) with most of the cocoa butter removed.
Provides chocolate flavor and color.
Why it's flagged
- natural caffeine/theobromine content (minor)
- trace heavy metals reported in some products
What regulators actually say
"Cocoa is the food prepared by pulverizing the material remaining after part of the cacao fat has been removed from ground cacao nibs."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity (21 CFR 163)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole-food ingredient
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