Dee Randall wrote:
> I bought an 8 oz. container of "Organic Trader Joe's Cocoa Poweder for
> drinking and baking USDA Organic" "USDA Organic." The price seemed right
> for organic. I've not tried it yet. On the label it says, "This organic
> cocoa powder is made from South American beans that grow within the Peruvian
> jungle along the Andean Mountains. A high percentage of criollo and
> trinitario beans create a low acidity and distinct flavor characteristic
> that makes this cocoa powder perfect for all applications." "This is
> non-alkalized, gluten-free product." Has anyone tried it yet?
> Thanks,
> Dee Dee

I like it, but I like my chocolate a little on the dark side (not too
dark). The 80% dark chocolates are too bitter for me - I like most
everything I have tasted in the 60-70% range excpet for Lindt. I have
used it for hot cocoa and brownies (which I only tasted but DH's
coworkers scarfed them up). I would be interested in what you think
about it. Oh, and I also make my hot cocoa with whole milk, a tad of
cream, and vanilla bean, so that will affect the chocolate flavors.
-L