HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa, 8 Ounce

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Cocoa powder made with 100 percent cacao
Hershey’s rich, milder-flavored dark chocolate
A gluten-free and kosher cocoa powder
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Cocoa; Cocoa processed with Alkali.

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For rich chocolate desserts, try Hershey's® cocoa in recipes calling for baking chocolate.Hershey's® Special Dark® cocoa is perfect to use in any recipe that calls for dutch processed cocoa and can also be substituted in recipes calling for unsweetened cocoa or baking chocolate.3 level tablespoons of cocoa + 1 tablespoon shortening or oil = 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate.1 level tablespoon of cocoa + 2 teaspoons shortening + 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar = 1 ounce semi-sweet baking chocolate.

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Product description

Hershey's® Special Dark® Cocoa.
Since 1894.
100% cacao.
Blend of natural and dutched cocoas.

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Product Dimensions : 3.1 x 4.02 x 4.21 inches; 8.01 Ounces
Item model number : 5300
Date First Available : February 28, 2012
Manufacturer : Hershey's
ASIN : B00J50PJUM

Best Sellers Rank: #40,048 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #112 in Baking Cocoa

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Truffle Dessert Brownie Recipe

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease bottom of 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Melt butter over low heat. Add cocoa and 1 cup sugar; stir well. Remove from heat; cool about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Beat egg whites with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form; gradually fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.

4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are firm (center will be slightly soft). Cool completely.

5. Refrigerate about 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with powdered sugar. Makes 16 servings.

Ingredients

3/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon , divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
4 eggs , separated
1-1/4 cups butter (2-1/2 sticks)

Product Dimensions : 3.1 x 4.02 x 4.21 inches; 8.01 Ounces
Item model number : 5300
Date First Available : February 28, 2012
Manufacturer : Hershey's
ASIN : B00J50PJUM

Best Sellers Rank: #40,048 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #112 in Baking Cocoa

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Will

"New Formula" is NOT Special Dark

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019

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Hershey's has replaced Special Dark, which has existed for decades, with a totally different product. They're still trying to call it Special Dark for sales purposes, but that's a lie. Just like when Coca-Cola tried changed their product (now called New Coke) to something new but tried to keep the same name.

The packages now selling are marked "New Formula". The new product is no longer a blend, it's just dutched cocoa, and it's not dark, it's red. If the photo on the product page doesn't feature a "New Formula" sticker, Amazon has not updated their web site. Don't be fooled like I was. New Formula just plain sucks.

The taste is not good, the product is sub-standard, all the recipes that depended Special Dark are ruined.

This is not the Special Dark that we've known for decades. Hershey's should just admit they've discontinued it, and sell this under a different name, because this is fraud. Or better yet, just bring back the original formula.

Amazon should stop carrying it until Hershey's fixes this.

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Cathy G.

The Picture is not what your'e getting

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019

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This picture should be showing the container with the NEW FORMULA on it. I bought 4 of these thinking this was the old formula ( like the picture would indicate). They don't take returns and this new formula is awful.

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Robert Reid

Something you probably never thought of trying.

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019

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I use this as a anti-depressant; I can't take rx drugs. One ounce a day has changed my life, and my skin tone has evened out. I highly reccomend this.
As for a baking product this is the number one for me.
HOW TO USE: for anti depressant use..mix 2 T with a high protein powder,then mix this with Bai coconut drink.
you get the protein,anti oxy's, and the cacoa benefits. Try daily for a week, if it works don't stop.

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Coffeeshopkitty

Terrible New Flavor

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019

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I thought I would try the new formula with an open mind but am very disappointed. The new flavor is muddled. Less chocolaty and certainly not dark at all. Tastes cheap and bland. Not a fan at all.

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gee

Good deep chocolate flavor

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019

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I am a professional baker & was pleasantly surprised at the depth of flavor.
I needed to make a deep dark chocolate cake for a client & there was not enough time to purchase my usual brands of dark cocoa powder, (Valrhona or Cacao Barry). But this Hershey's Special Dark cocoa is hands & feet better than Hershey's regular cocoa. I would highly recommend it! My cake was a huge success.

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Jesse

Chocolate is the solution. Adds a rich bitterness to your creations.

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016

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I add this to my shakes, use it to make hot cocoa mix, and sprinkle on things as a garnish. Better yet next time you do a dry rub on the sweeter side, thrown in some of this and you get a savory richness. I have been using it for years and it's fantastic. The only problem that knocks it down a star, is the sourcing of the cocoa is unknown. It would be nice to know if it follows fair trade practices.

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This could become addicting!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016

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I have bought Hershey's cocoa in the past, but this was the first time I bought the special dark. Being a huge fan of special dark chocolate I was anxious to try it; it is not in our local store so I was pleased to find it on Amazon. We make a chocolate sauce with cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla, so that was the test for the new cocoa. It came out fantastic! We were so happy with the taste, in fact the sauce didn't last long! Also used some in a batch of brownies, 1/2 regular cocoa and 1/2 special dark. Gave the brownies a nice, rich taste.

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Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa 8 Ounce Can

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016

This unsweetened Special Dark cocoa is much darker and richer than the same brand’s regular variety. The difference is obvious both visually and in the flavor. Comparing the nutritional breakdown the two varieties are virtually identical with the only difference being the regular cocoa has no sodium while the special dark has 65mg. Fat grams, calories, fiber, protein, etc. are all a match.

To test the taste I made two batches of my favorite brownies using both types of Hershey’s cocoa. The Special Dark brownies are so dark they are almost black. And flavor-wise, they definitely have a more pronounced chocolate taste. While delicious, the brownies made with regular cocoa are definitely less intense. After baking the texture of the two batches was identical – moist and fudgy.

The other adult preferred the Special Dark version to the ones I normally bake with the regular cocoa, and I agree. But, if more of a milk chocolate rather than dark chocolate fan, stick to the original because the dark cocoa packs quite a serious chocolate punch whether used in smoothies, sauces, hot cocoa or baking.

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