versatile ingredient

Cocoa Powder
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 228 kcal
Protein: 19.6 g
Fat: 13.7 g (of which 8.1 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 57.9 g
Fiber: 37.0 g
Sugars: 1.8 g
Calcium: 128 mg
Iron: 13.9 mg
Magnesium: 499 mg

Corn Starch
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 381 kcal
Protein: 0.3 g
Fat: 0.1 g (of which 0.0 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 91 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Calcium: 2 mg
Iron: 0.5 mg

Glucose Syrup
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 320 kcal
Protein: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 80 g
Sugars (as Glucose): ~60 g
Other Carbohydrates: ~20 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: ≤5 mg
Moisture Content: ~20%
Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid

Maltodextrin
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 381 kcal
Protein: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 95 g
Sugars: 0 g
Other Carbohydrates (as Maltodextrin): 95 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: ≤5 mg
Moisture Content: ≤5%
Appearance: White powder
Solubility: Fully soluble in water

Pectin
Scientific/Composition Breakdown (per 100g):

Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide (galacturonic acid units)
Purity: ≥98%
Appearance: Off-white to light beige powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
pH (optimal for gelling): 3.0–3.5
Gelling Type: Requires sugar and acid for gel formation
Thermal Stability: Stable under typical cooking temperatures
Sources: Citrus peels, apple pomace

Potato Starch
Scientific/Composition Breakdown (per 100g):

Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide (amylose and amylopectin)
Energy: 357 kcal
Protein: 0.1 g
Fat: 0.1 g (of which 0.0 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 83 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sodium: 10 mg
Appearance: Fine, white powder
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water; gelatinizes in hot water

Wheat Starch
Nutritional Breakdown (per 100g):

Energy: 366 kcal
Protein: 0.3 g
Fat: 0.1 g (of which 0.0 g are saturated fats)
Carbohydrates: 91 g
Sugars: 0 g
Starch: 91 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: ≤5 mg
Moisture Content: ≤12%
Appearance: Fine, white powder

Xanthan Gum
Scientific/Composition Breakdown (per 100g):

Chemical Structure: Polysaccharide
Purity: ≥99%
Appearance: Off-white powder
Solubility: Fully soluble in water
pH (1% solution): 6.0–8.0
Viscosity (1% solution): High, shear-thinning
Thermal Stability: Stable under high temperatures
Functionality: Thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying