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Cocoa Mass 250 g

Crafting Real Chocolate from Pure Roasted Cocoa

Cocoa mass is made from finely ground roasted cocoa beans, pressed into a dense dark brown block with an intense chocolate aroma. This is the fundamental raw material for making genuine chocolate, widely used by confectioners, chocolatiers and home dessert enthusiasts around the globe. The 250 gram pack is well suited for trial batches and small experimental recipes, letting you test flavor and texture before committing to a larger volume. This product belongs to the Chocolate Ingredients section, which brings together all the components needed for confectionery production, from home kitchens to small studio workshops.

The primary application of cocoa mass lies in the confectionery and food industry, alongside the growing global trend of home chocolate making as a creative hobby. This raw material forms the base for classic dark chocolate, serves as the foundation for milk chocolate when combined with milk powder and sugar, and is used in fillings, glazes and dessert creams. It naturally contains cocoa butter, which melts smoothly and gives finished chocolate its characteristic gloss and snap once cooled. Before use, the block should be broken into smaller pieces and melted over a water bath at around 45-50 degrees Celsius, keeping any moisture away from the mass, since even a small amount of water can cause seizing and ruin the final texture.

To achieve different flavor profiles, cocoa mass is often combined with other ingredients. Those looking for a milder, lower calorie alternative might consider blending it partially with Carob Powder, which adds natural sweetness and a lighter finish to the dessert. To deepen the chocolate flavor and add richness to the finished bar, many makers use a tiny pinch of Ethyl Maltol, which enhances natural cocoa notes without altering the overall recipe. For decorating finished pieces or creating combined candy shapes, the White confectionery glaze coins ShK Mir pairs well with dark chocolate, offering an appealing contrast in color and texture.

Cocoa mass should be stored in a cool, dry place at temperatures not exceeding 20 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, in tightly sealed packaging to prevent absorption of foreign odors and condensation. Under proper storage conditions the product retains its aroma and texture for an extended period.

Simple Dark Chocolate Bark

Cocoa mass 180 g

Cocoa butter 40 g

Honey 25 g

Roasted almonds 40 g

Break the cocoa mass into small pieces and melt it together with the cocoa butter over a water bath at approximately 45 degrees Celsius, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully combined. Pour the mixture onto a flat tray lined with parchment, scatter the roasted almonds on top, and refrigerate for about 40 minutes until firm before breaking into pieces.

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INCI	Cocoa Tree (Theobroma cacao) Butter
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	dark brown
Descriptio smell	chocolate, cocoa
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	подкрашивание косметики — 1-5%, матирующий уход, бальзам для губ — 5%, взбитое масло, бальзамы для тела — 1-3%, маски, питательные бальзамы — 5-10%; твердое мыло, гидрофильное масло — 1-2%, лимфодренажные детокс-процедуры — 10-50%, массажные плитки и твердые кремы — 5-20%
Melting temperature	40-42 ° C
Method preparation	cold grinding
Minimum count	1
Name	Cocoa Mass 250 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 grams
Type	solid butter
Valid until	11.2028