Valrhona Cacao Powder 250 g

I find the Valrhona cocoa power to be the best cocoa powder I've ever used. The flavour is exactly what I am looking for when I make my hot-cocoa as well as in my baking. This is a Dutch-process cocoa powder and it has quite a pronounced and intense velvety dark chocolate flavour with a distinct character but without that bitterness that other intense cocoa brands have. Although hot-cocoa is my Achilles heel, I also use it for baking and truffles. To me, this is the best cocoa powder I have used and I always keep two boxes at home, where the second is a back-up in case so I will never run out.

This is of course not a cheap product, but this is the case of "you get what you payed for".I was amazed at how great it tasted, rich and full of flavor. It makes a wonderful hot cocoa

Very similar to Van Houten's cocoa, this fine "burnt sienna colour" cocoa powder makes the most delightful mug of rich creamy chocolate that will satisfy the most discerning chocolate lover, only without a trace of bitterness. All that is needed is a generous pouring of double cream and a large chocolate flake to dip in.Heaven!Being plain cocoa it will need sweetening (should you wish), and milk or cream added if you prefer a milk chocolate drink. But I love it plain, but with double cream floated on top. I promise, you will be disappointed! It's chocolate heaven.

Good quality cocoa, very rich tasting.

I'm no foodie- but am partial to a good chocolate cake. I gave in after hearing various cooks or recipes praise this brand as the best of the best. I thought Green and Blacks was good.... I knew I found the best coco when my very- hard-to-please other half tasted this and instantly recognised something was different- he described the flavour as smooth and rich (I was impressed as he is the type of guy who orders a children's happy meal for lunch every now and then). I cannot afford to use this all the time but for special event baking this is the only coco I will use.

I am a big fan of Valrhona chocolate (quality not quantity), and their cocoa powder is of the same quality. The colour, taste and smell all attest to this. I make goat's milk chocolate ice cream with their chocolate and of course cocoa powder (it only needs a small amount every time, lots of chocolate though), my wife is addicted to it; domestic bliss is helped along! The occasional drink made with this cocoa powder before bedtime is a real luxury, the standard supermarket stuff just doesn't begin to compare.

I have been using Valrhona Chocolate Powder for years, I know its a bit pricey, I wouldn't use any other in my baking and it lasts for ages in the sealed tin :)

Absolutely amazing texture and taste. Perfect for hot chocolate or may cakes/ biscuits .. Downside is that is not organic but we are regular customer and it is already fourth pot bought ..