Cocoa and chocolate expert ADM Cocoa has announced the launch of a new deZaan reduced-fat cocoa powder with only 0.5% fat. D-00-ZR retains the chocolate taste of deZaan ZR cocoa powders, but with virtually no fat content.

Available worldwide from this summer, D-00-ZR enables users to formulate lower calorie products with lower saturated fat contents, yet they still retain the desired chocolate taste, as well as the bright colour that improves visual appeal and differentiates products in the market. It enhances the quality of formulations wher fat can have a negative effect, such as protein foam-based confectionery and bakery products.

Brent Cuddy, trade director, cocoa powder says, "The presence of fat may have a negative effect on the functionality of ingredients in the formulation, but at the same time, fat also provides flavour to a product. D-00-ZR delivers the flavour not the fat. Due to the unique production processes of D-00-ZR, the cocoa solids are able to carry an intense chocolatey flavour. Consumers nowadays are more health-conscious, but still look for great flavours and indulgence. This unique reduced–fat cocoa powder helps achieve this with ultra low fat levels.

"D-00-ZR is also compatible with more delicately textured products, such as meringue and sponge cakes. Normally, a reduced-fat cocoa powder containing 10-12% fat or more will force these kinds of products to lose crucial structural properties. D-00-ZR overcomes this, allowing them to hold their light structure while providing an intense chocolate flavour and pleasant milk or dark chocolate colour, depending on the concentration."