Cocoa
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Cocoa is a flavoring — Powder from roasted kernels of Theobroma cacao
What it does
Powder from roasted kernels of Theobroma cacao
Where you'll see it
Flavoring in various foods
What the research says
May cause wheezing, rash, and other symptoms of allergy, particularly in children.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: EAF
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): May cause wheezing, rash, and other symptoms of allergy, particularly in children