Chocolate field glossary
Alkalization
Treating cocoa material with alkali to alter acidity, color, solubility and flavor.
Ingredients · working definitionUse the word
Use the word
with precision.
- Why it matters
- Use this term while reading the legal name and ingredient list; formulation and jurisdiction determine the exact claim.
- Common confusion
- The term “Alkalization” is useful only at the scope defined above; it should not be stretched into a general quality, health, origin or ethics claim.
- Practical example
- When you encounter “Alkalization” on a wrapper, process description or tasting note, ask what observation or record supports that exact use.