Barry Callebaut Maleo 22/24 Cocoa Powder

Barry Callebaut MALEO 22/24 Cocoa Powder is a premium high-fat cocoa powder developed to deliver a richer chocolate experience while requiring less powder in formulations. With 22–24% cocoa butter, MALEO provides a rounder mouthfeel, intense cocoa character, and excellent consistency. Its reduced water absorption helps maintain texture and consistency across a variety of bakery and dessert applications.

Product Specifications:

• Type: high-fat alkalized cocoa powder
• Cocoa Butter Content: 22–24%
• Flavor Profile: rich, intense chocolate with a rounded cocoa character
• Color: deep brown
• pH: approximately 7.6–8.2 for highly alkalized variants
• Texture: fine powder with good dispersibility
• Functionality: lower water absorption, enhanced mouthfeel, and concentrated cocoa flavor

Applications:

• Baking: cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins, and pastries
• Desserts: ice cream, mousse, bavarois, and chocolate desserts
• Confectionery: fillings, coatings, and chocolate preparations
• Beverages: hot chocolate, shakes, and cocoa-based drinks
• Decorating: dusting and finishing applications