Cocoa Powder???

[Rena13]

Hello my fellow SmartCanuckers!!
I'm looking for opinions on cocoa powder. What's the best brand to buy? Is it worth it in this case to purchase the "name brand" as opposed to the generic? If not, which generic brand would you recommend?
Thanks so much! If only you all knew how frequently I rely on all of your opinions!

[macw1960]

I always buy Frys.

[Autumn7]

What types of stuff will you be using it for? If you are thinking of using it for hot chocolate (or drinks, smoothies, raw recipes) at all, then there is definitely a noticeable difference in quality.....but if you are using in in baking I think most cheaper/generic brands are okay...I never seem to notice much difference at least

[Natalka]

I find Fry's the best. I tried Hershey, but it wasn't as good. No Name def was not good, noticed a big difference.
It lasts me a long time, so I don't mind paying more for it.

[GoJays]

I'm happy with the cocoa I get from the Bulk Barn. It has a reddish tinge to it. I don't notice the difference between that or the name brand stuff.

[Rena13]

What types of stuff will you be using it for? If you are thinking of using it for hot chocolate (or drinks, smoothies, raw recipes) at all, then there is definitely a noticeable difference in quality.....but if you are using in in baking I think most cheaper/generic brands are okay...I never seem to notice much difference at least

I actually was thinking of baking AND drinks. So that helps a lot. Thanks!

[steevosson]

I can't use this till now but just Waite some body can explain it whats this powder is use in recipe...i have little confused about it

[PastryGal]

I'm happy with the cocoa I get from the Bulk Barn. It has a reddish tinge to it. I don't notice the difference between that or the name brand stuff.

The ruddy red one? I am after using some really nice stuff from Europe and the red one at the bulk barn is the best closest one I can find to the nice one my Mom brought back from the Netherlands.

[Britanica]

Frys for me as well. I had a few others but they are either too sweet or too bitter.

[Insane]

I switched to cacao powder and noticed a slight difference. A little goes a long way I find. It could be that it's because we also switched to organic. Prior to that I always bout Frys.