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Why is cocoa butter white?

Cocoa butter is the fat that is extracted from cocoa beans. It is a pale yellow fat with a mild, characteristic chocolate scent and flavor. Cocoa butter is naturally white in color and is used in many food products and cosmetics due to its emollient and moisturizing properties. It also has a high melting point, which is why it is often used in chocolate.

Why does cocoa butter turn white?

Cocoa butter is a type of fat derived from cocoa beans. It is solid at room temperature, but when exposed to heat, it melts and turns white. This is because cocoa butter has a high melting point, and when the temperature rises, the fat begins to melt and turn white. This process is known as ‘blooming’. Cocoa butter can bloom at temperatures as low as 74°F (23°C).

Why is cocoa white?

Cocoa is naturally a white powder, made from the cacao bean. Cocoa is made by grinding and pressing the bean, and then removing fat and other solids from the mixture. The remaining material is then dried and powdered to create cocoa. The color of the cocoa powder depends on how it is processed, with Dutch-processed cocoa being darker in color due to the addition of an alkalizing agent.