New cocoa alkalinization process

Alkalization is a widely used process to improve the flavor and reduce the acidity of natural cocoa powder. The present invention proposes a method for the alkalization of cocoa that results in a cocoa product with sensory characteristics equivalent to those of cocoa alkalized by traditional methods. The difference is that the product obtained is drier, not compacted and with an equal or higher content of polyphenols and antioxidants.