Cocoa Powder
| Appearance | Fine, free-flowing powder |
| Color | Light to dark brown |
| Odor | Characteristic cocoa aroma |
| Flavor | Bitter and chocolate-like |
| Particle Size | Typically 99% passes through a 200-mesh sieve |
| Moisture Content | Typically less than 5% |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0 - 8.0 (varies based on natural or alkalized) |
| Fat Content | 10-24% (Low-fat or high-fat varieties available) |
| Ash Content | Typically less than 10% |
| Density | 0.3 - 0.6 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in water, forms suspension |