Defatted Cacao

Cacao powder with reduced fat content while maintaining chocolate flavor, often used in low-fat formulations
Flavoring Agent Natural Flavor Research: Moderate

Scientific Name

Defatted cacao powder

Classifications

Fat_content: reduced
Processing: fat-extraction
Source: cacao-beans
Type: processed-cacao

Benefits

  • Provides natural chocolate flavor
  • Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids
  • Enhances palatability of supplements
  • Contains beneficial plant compounds

Specific Properties

  • Lower fat content (10-12% vs 20-24% in regular cacao)
  • Concentrated chocolate flavor
  • Reduced caloric density
  • Enhanced protein concentration
  • Longer shelf life

Safety Notes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS). May contain trace amounts of caffeine. Individuals with cacao allergies should avoid. Some processing methods may reduce flavonoid content.

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About Cacao

Derived from cacao beans (Theobroma cacao), cacao provides rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds including flavonoids and antioxidants used in supplement formulations

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Forms of Defatted Cacao

🧬 Defatted Cacao Powder

Low-fat cacao powder for reduced-calorie supplement formulations