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Black Cocoa
Powder & Coating

Create the next generation of GOTH food now!
Black Cocoa Powder, Black chocolate, black food ingredients

Black Cocoa
Powder & Coating

Create the next generation of GOTH food now!
Interact with the BLACK flipbook now!
Interact with the BLACK flipbook now!
In this Instagram generation, taste is no longer the main criteria. Consumers are attracted to food that are beautiful and aspirational to create insta-worthy moments. The appeal of GOTH food is the visual impact. We are used to seeing bright colours for food. If a food is dramatically black, it captures the people’s attention!

Black is the NEW BLACK

Black Cocoa Solutions
goth food, black food, black cocoa powder, goth trend, black ice cream

Immerse in the world of BLACK

The idea of BLACK has evolved 180 degrees. BLACK is now associated with style, elegance and sophistication. This BLACK trend has also influenced food creations, creating a comeback for Goth food. 

As consumers are increasingly health conscious and mindful of what they eat, food ingredients have been rapidly evolving. We are excited to introduce our NEW black cocoa solutions to elevate your GOTH creations to the next level. 

Come, ride the BLACK wave and join us to be the next trend setter!

Check out the interactive BLACK flipbook below! 

We will take you on a journey through the evolution of BLACK, experience GOTH food and our NEW BLACK cocoa powder & coatings.

A complete booklet is available for your download at the end.

BLACK flipbook (gourmet version) is available for chefs & artisans.

BLACK cocoa powder and BLACK cocoa coating elevate your GOTH creations to the next level!

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BLACK COCOA COATING (NEW!)

  • Gives a subtle taste that pairs well with other flavours & ingredients
  • Completes your creations with an intense BLACK color with shiny appearance
  • Ready to use for multiple applications like coating, enrobing, moulding and decorations.
  • Made from black cocoa powder and no added coloring
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BLACK COCOA POWDER (BENSDORP)

  • Made from 100% African cocoa beans
  • A safe ingredient that will not stain your teeth
  • Completes your creations with a natural and deep, BLACK color that stands out from the crowd

Tik Tok Hot Chocolate Bomb in BLACK

Watch Award-winning Chef Emori-san and Chef Ogata-san in action, creating innovative black cocoa creations.

hot chocolate bomb

TikTok-viral hot chocolate/cocoa bombs in BLACK!

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black pastry

Black dessert tart

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BLACK cocoa powder and coating are ready-to-use for bakery, pastry, confectionery and beverages.

Join us to be the next trend setter!

 

  • Black dessert tart
    Black dessert tart
    Hero ingredients: Black cocoa powder and black cocoa coating
  • Black cocoa
    TikTok-viral Black hot chocolate/cocoa bomb
    Hero ingredient: Black cocoa coating
  • Bensdorp Ebony Black cocoa powder
    Black coated croissants with thinly sliced, dried strawberries
    Hero ingredient: Black cocoa coating
  • black chocolate bar
    Exquisitely crafted, elegant black confectionery tablets
    Hero ingredient: Black cocoa coating
  • black, goth
    Black Forest Inspired Cake
    Hero ingredients: Black cocoa powder and black cocoa coating
  • Black themed éclairs with decorations
    Black themed éclairs with decorations
    Hero ingredients: Black cocoa powder and black cocoa coating

Black Cocoa Recipes for your inspiration

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  • Tik Tok hot cocoa/chocolate bomb 
  • Insta-worthy chocolate bar/tablet with inclusions
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More Black Cocoa Recipes !

Watch chefs in action on Treat Tomorrow's mini-series

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Black Cocoa Powder & Coating: The Lab episode

Find out how we frame the next generation of indulgence beyond just taste in Japan to entice the young consumers of today.

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Black Cocoa Powder & Coating: Pop-up chef episode

Check out how award-winning Chef Emori san and Chef Ogata san from Tokyo Chocolate Academy create the next #chocodulgence, with NEW black cocoa!

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black cocoa powder

Download the full product booklet to get inspired ! 

 

Black Cocoa Powder & Coating Details

  • Black Cocoa Powder

    Black Cocoa Powder

    Fat reduced highly dutched cocoa powder with distinctive intense black colour. One of the blackest cocoa powder on the market and the only black cocoa in the market that doesn't require an E-number declaration on the consumer package.

    Strong roasted cocoa flavour with slightly bitter after-taste.

    Perfect for applications under the evolving 'Goth food trends': indulgent dark biscuits, cakes, fillings and desserts with a unique, dark colour.

    Bensdorp
    • Bensdorp
    • range
      • Cocoa
      • Cocoa Powder
    • pH
      7.6-8.2 (High alkalized)
  • MERINGUE FREE RANGE EGGS COCOA BUTTER COATED 4-8MM

    MERINGUE FREE RANGE EGGS COCOA BUTTER COATED 4-8MM

    Meringue from a traditional Italian recipe, a real feather light delicacy. These big size granules are coated in cocoa butter and are easy to sprinkle.

    D’Orsogna
    • D’Orsogna
    • range
      • Decorations & Inclusions
      • Sprinkles & Inclusions
    • Base Ingredient
      Biscuit Based
    • Size
      4-8 mm
  • CSD-MALCDNKWAS-S17

    CSD-MALCDNKWAS-S17

    Without added sugar dark chocolate, containing a max. of 5g of sugars per 100g in the chocolate, with maltitol as a substitute for sugar.
    • range
      • Chocolate
    • Fluidity
      3
    • Cocoa intensity
      2

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