Dark cocoa cream

Dark cocoa cream

533 kcal per 100 g

Category: Sweets and Sweeteners

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 533 kcal
Protein 5g
Carbohydrates 57g
Sugars 49g
Total fats 31g
Saturated fats 19g
Fiber 3.5g
Sodium 30mg

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 80mg
Folate 11mcg
Iron 11mg
Lycopene 0mcg
Potassium 540mg
Vitamin C 0.5mg

Description

Dark cocoa cream is a sweet and versatile ingredient commonly used in baking and dessert making. It is a creamy and smooth mixture based on cocoa, sugar, and sometimes milk or cocoa butter, which provides an intense dark chocolate flavor with a rich and silky texture.

Its origin comes from the European tradition, especially from countries like Switzerland and Germany, where it is very popular in the making of chocolates, cake fillings, and dessert toppings. Dark cocoa cream is ideal for enhancing the chocolate flavor in recipes that require a sweet touch and a creamy texture without being too liquid.

Regarding its properties, this cream provides a high concentration of cocoa, making it a significant source of natural antioxidants. Furthermore, its sugar and fat content provides quick energy, although it should be consumed in moderation to balance a healthy diet.

In different Hispanic American countries, dark cocoa cream may also be known as dark chocolate cream or simply chocolate cream, although it is important to identify it by its more intense texture and flavor compared to milk chocolate creams or white cocoa creams.