HERSHEY'S Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 5 lb Bulk Bag — Classic Baking Cocoa, Kosher & Gluten Free

HERSHEY'S 5 lb Cocoa Powder is unsweetened baking cocoa sold in a bulk bag for home bakers and foodservice use.

Keep a generous supply of HERSHEY'S cocoa powder on hand to add rich chocolate flavor to baked goods, beverages, frostings and confections. This unsweetened cocoa contains 10–12% cocoa butter and is packaged to maintain freshness, making it a versatile staple for everyday baking, seasonal treats and larger recipe batches. It’s kosher and gluten free, designed for cooks who want consistent chocolate taste across cookies, cakes, brownies, hot cocoa mixes and more.

How do I use this cocoa powder in everyday baking?

Use HERSHEY'S cocoa powder as the chocolate backbone in recipes that call for unsweetened cocoa. It blends smoothly into batters and doughs, and can be swapped into recipes calling for other unsweetened cocoa at a one-to-one ratio. Because it’s unsweetened, you control the sugar and overall sweetness of your finished product.

• Add to brownie and cake batters for deeper chocolate flavor.
• Stir into frosting and ganache for cocoa intensity without added sugar.
• Mix into pancake and waffle batter for chocolate breakfast items.

What results should I expect when substituting HERSHEY'S for other cocoas?

This cocoa delivers a dependable, classic chocolate profile that performs predictably in most recipes. The 10–12% cocoa butter content gives a full-bodied chocolate taste without adding fat from other sources. Expect slightly different texture and color compared with Dutch-processed or alkalized cocoas, which may affect leavening and appearance in sensitive recipes.

• Produces a robust, familiar chocolate flavor in baked goods.
• May yield lighter color and different rise versus alkalized cocoa.
• Works well with baking soda and typical recipe leavening systems.

How should I store this 5 lb bulk bag to keep it fresh?

Store the unopened bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Once opened, transfer unused cocoa into an airtight container or reseal the bag tightly to minimize exposure to air and moisture. Proper storage helps preserve aroma, prevent clumping and extend shelf life for repeated uses.

• Keep in pantry or cupboard at stable room temperature.
• Use an airtight container for opened portions to retain freshness.
• Avoid storing near spices or strong-smelling foods to prevent flavor transfer.

Can this cocoa powder be used for beverages and confections?

Yes — HERSHEY'S unsweetened cocoa powder is suitable for hot cocoa mixes, chocolate truffles, frostings and other confections where you control sweetness. Dissolve well with warm milk or water and sweeten to taste, or blend into ganache and candy bases for homemade chocolates. Its unsweetened nature makes it a flexible ingredient for both sweet and semi-sweet applications.

• Stir into hot milk with sugar for classic hot cocoa recipes.
• Combine with cream and chocolate for ganache and truffles.
• Use in no-bake bars, frostings and dusting for plated desserts.

Who is this for: HERSHEY'S 5 lb Cocoa Powder is ideal for home bakers who make frequent chocolate recipes, bakers preparing treats for events, small food businesses and anyone who prefers buying baking staples in bulk. It’s a practical choice for households that bake often, holiday entertainers looking to create seasonal confections, and culinary enthusiasts who want a consistent, unsweetened cocoa to experiment with in recipes.

Ingredients

Chocolate