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Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow, edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It is used to make chocolate, as well as some ointments, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals. Cocoa butter has a cocoa flavor and aroma
Cocoa butter Pairs With:
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Cocoa butter Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Cocoa butter has a subtle sweet undertone. |
| Bitter | Cocoa butter has a slight bitter note. | |
| Texture | Creaminess | Cocoa butter has a smooth and creamy texture. |
| Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Cocoa butter is high in fat, specifically saturated fats. |
| Color | Natural Pigments | Cocoa butter has a pale yellow color. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Cocoa butter has a mild chocolatey aroma. |
| Chemical Composition | Water Activity (aw) | Cocoa butter has a low water activity, making it stable and resistant to spoilage. |
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