--- product_id: 696131555 title: "Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder 8.8oz (250g)" brand: "van houten" price: "39132CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Van Houten" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/696131555-van-houten-gourmet-cocoa-powder-8-8oz-250g store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 100% pure cocoa powder 8.8oz convenient tub Imported from France Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder 8.8oz (250g) **Brand:** van houten **Price:** 39132CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍫 Elevate your chocolate game with the original French gourmet cocoa! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder 8.8oz (250g) by van houten - **How much does it cost?** 39132CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/696131555-van-houten-gourmet-cocoa-powder-8-8oz-250g) ## Best For - van houten enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted van houten brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pure 100% Cocoa:** Unsweetened, natural cocoa powder delivering rich, intense chocolate flavor. - • **Trusted & Loved:** Rated 4.6 stars by 859 users, a staple for discerning home bakers and pros alike. - • **Caffeine Conscious:** Contains only 18mg caffeine per serving—ideal for mindful indulgence. - • **Authentic French Origin:** Directly imported from France for that true European gourmet experience. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for elevating chocolate drinks, cakes, cookies, and desserts. ## Overview Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder is a premium, 100% natural unsweetened cocoa powder imported from France. Packaged in an 8.8oz tub, it offers a strong, authentic cocoa flavor ideal for baking and beverages. With low caffeine content and a loyal global following, it’s a must-have for professional and passionate home bakers seeking rich, versatile chocolate intensity. ## Description This Is The Original Van Houten Cocoa Powder That Made Van Houten Such A Loved And Respected Brand In Europe And The World. Use This Cocoa Powder For Your Chocolate Beverages Or Baking Cakes And Chocolate Desserts. This Powder Is Suitable For A Wide Variety Of Uses. 100% Cocoa. This Gourmet Cocoa Powder Is Imported Directly From France. Review: Dutch unsweetened cacao powder - I use it mostly for cakes and cookies, biscuits etc. It is so good and chocolaty I was never tempted to try another brand. Not easy to find in the UK other than on the internet so as a last minute purchase with no time for looking up French groceries on line (no doubt a bit cheaper?!?!) I was happy to find this offer on desertcart. It arrived by post in just a few days and very well packaged. It is always the excellent product I have known for years. Review: Livré dans les temps, correspond a la description, parfait - Meilleur cacao pour moi,bon a la santé ## Features - Imported directly from France - Pure Cocoa Powder - 100% Cocoa - Strong cocoa flavor, perfect for chocolate drinks or baking cakes and desserts - 8.8 oz ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00OK0T78M | | Age Range Description | 10+ | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,625 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #53 in Cocoa Drinks | | Brand | Van Houten | | Brand Name | Van Houten | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeine Free | | Caffeine Content Per Serving | 18 Milligrams | | Container Type | Tub | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 859 Reviews | | Each Unit Count | 1.0 | | Flavor | Cocoa | | Item Form | Solid | | Item Package Weight | 0.26 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 250 Grams | | Item form | Solid | | Item weight | 250 Grams | | Manufacturer | Van Houten | | Model Number | 81026 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package information | Tub | | Part Number | 81026 | | Product Shelf Life | 365 Days | | Region of Origin | Europe | | Special Ingredients | 100% natural cocoa | | Special ingredients | 100% natural cocoa | | Sweetness Description | Unsweetened | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Van Houten - **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeine Free - **Item form:** Solid - **Item weight:** 250 Grams - **Package information:** Tub ## Images ![Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder 8.8oz (250g) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+g5GdTaRL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What are the proportions to make a cup of hot chocolate?** A: Depends on how you like it’s strong or not. I use 2 full teaspoons for 10 oz whole milk. If skim milk or 2% maybe a little less. **Q: What is the expiration date for this product?** A: Hello, the expiration date is december 18th 2023 **Q: Is this "Dutch processed" as called for in recipes?** A: Coenraad Johannes van Houten was the chemist and chocolate maker known for the treatment of cocoa mass with alkaline salts to remove the bitter taste and make cocoa solids more water-soluble; the resulting product is still called "Dutch process chocolate".(from Wikipedia). **Q: Is this cocoa very dark?** A: It is 100% cocoa. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dutch unsweetened cacao powder *by K***K on 27 December 2024* I use it mostly for cakes and cookies, biscuits etc. It is so good and chocolaty I was never tempted to try another brand. Not easy to find in the UK other than on the internet so as a last minute purchase with no time for looking up French groceries on line (no doubt a bit cheaper?!?!) I was happy to find this offer on Amazon. It arrived by post in just a few days and very well packaged. It is always the excellent product I have known for years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Livré dans les temps, correspond a la description, parfait *by A***R on 14 July 2025* Meilleur cacao pour moi,bon a la santé ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by A***R on 15 May 2026* I was very pleased have a good quality dutch cocoa. Van Houten cocoa never let me down. I like high quality rich taste of cocoa. ## Frequently Bought Together - Van Houten Gourmet Cocoa Powder 8.8oz (250g) - Illy Intenso Ground Drip Coffee, Bold Roast, Intense, Robust And Full Flavored With Notes Of Deep Cocoa, 100% Arabica Coffee, No Preservatives, 8.8oz (Pack Of 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/696131555-van-houten-gourmet-cocoa-powder-8-8oz-250g](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/696131555-van-houten-gourmet-cocoa-powder-8-8oz-250g) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*