Common questions

Is Cocoa Power healthy?

Cocoa Power scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product primarily consists of cocoa powder, which is a beneficial ingredient rich in antioxidants.

How processed is Cocoa Power?

Cocoa Power is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cocoa Power's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Powder counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cocoa Power

Name: Cocoa Power
Brand: Dunnes Stores

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Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Protein Powders

Summary

This product primarily consists of cocoa powder, which is a beneficial ingredient rich in antioxidants. However, it also contains potassium hydroxide and potassium carbonates, which are processed additives used to adjust acidity and texture. While these additives are generally safe in small amounts, their presence indicates a moderate level of processing, which affects the overall score.

Key ingredients 3

Cocoa Powder

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Potassium Hydroxide

Neutral

Potassium hydroxide is used as a processing agent to modify the pH of cocoa, and is generally recognized as safe in small amounts.

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Potassium Carbonates

Neutral

Potassium carbonates are used to stabilize the product and are considered safe when used appropriately.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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