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New Bensdorp Natural Dark: approved by consumers

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New Bensdorp Natural Dark: approved by consumers

Chocoholics unite!

Consumers, chefs and food manufacturers alike believe that cocoa applications made with a darker cocoa powder has a richer, chocolatier taste and is of higher quality than cocoa applications made with lighter cocoa powders. Yet, for the past 180 years, it hadn’t been possible to keep the delicious, flavorful character of cocoa AND ensure that the product is made with natural ingredients… Until now!

100% Natural Indulgence

Bursting with rich, chocolaty taste, our new Natural Dark cocoa powder delivers a superior flavor experience while being 100% natural. To prove it, we ran a consumer experiment, inviting everyday consumers to taste our natural cocoa creations. We wanted to challenge the perception and show that natural cocoa powders can have a dark color ànd a delightful chocolaty taste.

Don’t just take our word for it

Hear what the real “taste experts” had to say…

Bensdorp consumer taste experiment video

What did we learn from consumers?

Brownie bars created with Natural Dark and Standard natural cocoa powders
Brownie bars created with Natural Dark and Standard natural cocoa powders

- People look to the label for natural ingredients and try to avoid artificial processing wherever possible.

- Looks matter. Consumers expect darker cocoa treats to have a richer, more intense taste, even before trying them.

- When tasting, consumers clearly loved the taste of Natural Dark cocoa powder in applications and perceived it as more chocolaty and richer in flavor than creations made from standard natural cocoa powders.

Indulgent yet naturally delicious at the same time?

It doesn’t get much better than that. Natural Dark is perfect for anyone looking to reinvent recipes that will delight consumers. Natural Dark will indulge your palate with notes of roasted cocoa, spices and a hint of dried fruits giving way to warm notes that blend well with toasted aromas, such as coffee, Tonka beans, or pecan nuts.

The 100% naturally dark cocoa powder can be transformed into a rich and wide-ranging variety of delicious applications, giving a noticeably darker color to cocoa creations spanning from cookies and brownies to dairy and non-dairy desserts. As a result, it can be used in a much wider range of applications than any other natural cocoa powders, guaranteeing a unique sensory experience for chocolate lovers everywhere.

Natural Dark cocoa creations
Natural Dark cocoa creations
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  • Natural Dark

    Natural Dark

    Dark brown colored yet 100% naturally obtained premium cocoa powder. Produced with no chemical intervention and no addition of additives. 100% free from alkali, dairy, lactose and allergen. 100% Vegan. This unique natural cocoa powder delivers a premium dark brown color combined with a delicious mild cocoa flavor with toasted nuts aroma and a hint of dried fruits.

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  • Dark Chocolate Powder

    Dark Chocolate Powder

    Dark chocolate powder with an intense round chocolaty flavor and a long lasting taste. Low in sugar (only 2%) and 100% allergen free. This high fat (32%) cocoa powder enables you to make a 'Dark Chocolate' claim and show real pieces of chocolate on your package. Made without addition of dairy. 

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    10/12 Natural Santo Domingo Organic

    Organic natural cocoa powder. This fat reduced cocoa powder is made out of carefully selected premium Santo Domingo organic cocoa beans. It comes in a combination of light brown color and delicious liquorish yellow fruits flavor. 

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Bensdorp Natural Dark cocoa powder

What makes Bensdorp Natural Dark unique?

For the last 180 years it hasn’t been possible to offer a 100% natural cocoa creation without a compromise on the intense chocolatey taste – until now.
View more - What makes Bensdorp Natural Dark unique?
A uniquely obtained naturally dark cocoa powder with a rich taste
Bensdorp creations Natural Dark

Natural Dark: a 100% clean and natural promise

E-numbers and artificial ingredients are out – Natural Dark is in. Learn why Bensdorp Natural Dark has market appeal.
View more - Natural Dark: a 100% clean and natural promise
E-numbers and processed ingredients are out – Natural Dark is in

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