Bulk Black Cocoa, at wholesale.
Heavily Dutch-processed black cocoa powder in case and pallet quantities for bakeries, class studios, decorating businesses, retail partners, and commercial kitchens. The deep, smooth, almost-black flavor that defines Oreo-style cookies, devil's food cake, and chocolate stout, sourced direct from Modern Mountain.
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Modern Mountain'sWholesale Program.
Bulk black cocoa powder for bakeries, class studios, decorating businesses, retail partners, and commercial kitchens. Volume pricing, case quantities, a private B2B portal, and direct sourcing from Modern Mountain. Small runs and class studios welcome, food-service quantities available on request.
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The more you buy, the better it gets. Tiered pricing rewards repeat orders and seasonal stock-ups.
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No phone calls or back-and-forth quotes. Log in, reorder, and track shipments from one private portal.
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Begin with a single 5 lb pouch. Grow your order in case and pallet quantities as seasonal demand and account volume scale up.
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No distributor markup, no broker fees. You're working with our team, on our formula, at our prices.
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Pack size8oz, 1lb, and 5lb pouchesCase & pallet configuration on request
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Lead timeShips in 3 to 5 business daysFrom wholesale account approval
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Payment termsNet 30 availableFor qualified accounts on application
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CertificationsFair Trade · Non-GMO Sourced · Gluten FreeBacked by Modern Mountain's premium standards
Natural cocoa and our standard Dutch-process cocoa are workhorses for everyday chocolate baking. Black cocoa is the specialty SKU you reach for when the recipe demands a true matte-black bake.
BlackCocoa
- ✓Heavily Dutch processed for a daringly dark color
- ✓Deep, smooth chocolate flavor that shines in chocolate baked goods
- ✓Pairs naturally with baking powder, no extra alkalizer needed
- ✓Cut back on food colorings/gels with a natural alternative for dark chocolate color
- ✓Consistency from one batch to the next
NaturalCocoa
- ×Bakes to a medium brown, not a true black
- ×Brighter, more acidic flavor profile (great for some recipes, not for Oreo-style)
- ×Pairs with baking soda to balance the natural acidity
- ×Needs food coloring or extra cocoa to deepen the color
- ×Different flavor and color goals than black cocoa (our natural organic cocoa is a better match)
The most common questions bakers ask about our black cocoa powder. Don't see yours? Drop us a line, we read every email.
What's the difference between your black cocoa powder and others on the market?
Our black cocoa is heavily Dutch-processed (alkalized) cocoa, nothing else. No fillers, no sweeteners, no added colorants. The deep matte-black bake and smooth, low-acid flavor come from the alkalization step and the bean source, not from additives.
How does this compare to your standard Dutch-process cocoa?
Both are Dutch-processed (alkalized). Our standard Dutch-process cocoa has a higher fat content (22-24%) and is the everyday workhorse for chocolate cakes, brownies, and frostings. Black cocoa is more heavily alkalized, which deepens the color to near-black with a deep chocolatey flavor.
Can I use this black cocoa powder for things besides Oreo-style cookies?
Absolutely. Black cocoa is at home in devil's food cake, chocolate stout cupcakes, dark brownies, chocolate ice cream, and any recipe that wants a deeper color and a smooth flavor.
How much black cocoa do I use in a recipe?
Substitute 1:1 for the cocoa powder called for in your recipe when you want maximum color, or use a 50/50 blend with regular Dutch cocoa for a more balanced flavor. Pair with baking powder rather than baking soda for the best rise.
Is your black cocoa powder gluten-free?
Yes. Our black cocoa is tested and verified gluten-free per FDA standards (under 20 ppm). It is processed in a facility that also handles wheat products, but we follow strict protocols and testing.
Does your black cocoa powder contain any artificial ingredients?
No artificial ingredients, no fillers, no added colorants, no sweeteners. The ingredient deck is 100% Dutch-processed (alkalized) cocoa.
Do you offer case and pallet quantities for food service or larger commercial kitchens?
Yes. Wholesale customers can order single 5 lb cases, multi-case packs, and pallet quantities. Sign up for the wholesale program and our team will help spec the right size for your volume.
Bulk pricing, case and pallet quantities, and a private B2B portal. Built for bakeries, class studios, decorating businesses, retail partners, and food-service kitchens.