Eating in China
Generated illustration of unsweetened cocoa powder in a small bowl.

Unsweetened cocoa powder

可可粉Kěkě fěn

Finely powdered cocoa used to give cakes and drinks a chocolate flavor and brown color.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A fine, dry brown powder; it is not melted chocolate or a sweetened instant-drink mix.

In the kitchen

Mixed into cake batter, desserts and drinks.

Color, flavor and fat content vary by product. Check the ingredient label; cocoa powder alone does not describe the milk or sugar in a finished food.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有可可粉吗?

Does this dish contain Unsweetened cocoa powder?

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