MELVILLE, N.Y. — Comax Flavors has developed a range of cocoa extenders and replacers. The flavors have been shown to replace anywhere from 10 parts to 75 parts Dutched cocoa in the finished product with one part Comax flavor. Results have been shown to range from a rich chocolate taste with deep, complex notes to a light caramel-type cocoa flavor.

The customized flavors take into consideration the type of cocoa and the total percentage of cocoa. They are available in powdered and liquid form.