Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 8 oz

Maverick Chocolate was founded in 2013 by Paul and Marlene Picton in Cincinnati, Ohio, after their home chocolate-making experiments grew into a family business. Their first factory and shop opened at Findlay Market in 2014, and their dedicated chocolate factory opened in Covington, Kentucky, in 2025. The family’s work centers on making chocolate from cacao beans, building relationships with growers, and paying a premium for carefully sourced ingredients. Paul’s background in aviation also inspired the historic flying-machine illustrations on the wrappers.

Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Arriba Nacional cacao grown in Ecuador is the source ingredient for this natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder. The supplier describes it as unsweetened and high-fat, without publishing a numerical fat percentage. The 8 oz bag is intended for baking and beverages, including brownies, cakes, hot cocoa, shakes, and sauces. It contains cacao alone, so added sweetness and other recipe ingredients come from what you prepare with it.

The cacao growing origin is Ecuador. The country where these beans are pressed and processed into cocoa powder has not been confirmed. Maverick’s chocolate factory is in Covington, Kentucky, but that company-level factory location alone does not establish the final processing country for this separately sourced pantry ingredient.

Flavor, Uses & Buying Guide

For baking, follow a recipe that specifies natural cocoa powder or provides directions for substituting it. Natural cocoa and Dutch-process cocoa have different acidity, which can matter when baking soda or baking powder supplies the lift. For drinks, make a small paste with liquid before whisking in the remaining liquid, and add sweetener to suit the recipe you are making.

Choose the product form that suits what you want to prepare. A drinking chocolate mix, unsweetened cocoa powder, a cacao-and-chai beverage blend, and roasted nibs behave differently in a recipe. Check the ingredient list, package size, and directions together when comparing them, and use the selected variant rather than a general product photograph to determine what you are ordering.

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Product Specifications

• Product format: Cocoa powder
• Flavor: Natural Cocoa
• Cacao percentage: 100% cacao
• Quantity: One bag
• Net weight: 8 oz
• Manufacturing country: Awaiting supplier confirmation
• Current manufacturing state: Awaiting product-specific confirmation
• Supplier SKU: CP8OZ

Ingredients & Allergens

Published ingredients: 100% organic cacao.

The supplier warns that shared equipment may leave traces of peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, and milk. The supplier identifies its products as soy-free. For help distinguishing ingredient allergens from shared-equipment advisory statements, see the FDA’s guide to reading food allergy labels. Read the package received each time you buy.

Preparation & Storage

Use the quantity specified in your baking or beverage recipe. This is unsweetened natural cocoa powder; add sweetener only as your recipe requires. For information about cocoa choice and leavening, consult King Arthur Baking’s natural versus Dutch-process cocoa guide.

Keep the dry product sealed in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and strong odors. Use a clean, dry utensil to remove a portion, and reseal the bag after use. Follow the best-by and storage information on the package received. Store any prepared beverage according to the ingredients you add.

Shipping for This Product

Allow 2–4 business days for dispatch. The supplier’s published schedule depends on temperature: in cooler weather below 70°F it normally ships Monday through Friday, with Friday orders placed after 10 a.m. held until Monday. In warmer weather above 70°F, dispatch is limited to Monday through Wednesday to reduce weekend heat exposure. Orders placed after the Wednesday cutoff may wait until Monday, and holidays can add delays. The supplier lists USPS services in cooler weather and UPS 2nd Day or USPS Priority Mail during warmer weather. Shipping charges, destination availability, and offered services for your BuyAmerican.com order are shown at checkout.

Returns & Order Issues

This food product is not eligible for a change-of-mind return under BuyAmerican.com’s perishable-food exception. The supplier’s published policy considers refunds or replacements for defective or damaged items within 30 days of purchase, subject to its conditions. Inspect the item on arrival and contact BuyAmerican.com immediately at hello@buyamerican.com with your order number, a description, and photographs of the item and packaging. Obtain instructions before sending any food back. The supplier lists customer-paid return shipping and nonrefundable shipping charges; any approved resolution for your order will be explained by support. Review BuyAmerican.com’s return and order-issue policy before ordering.