The key difference between unsweetened cocoa powder and Dutch cocoa powder is the processing mode. Unsweetened cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans that are roasted, then separated into cocoa butter and cocoa solids before being ground into a fine powder. Meanwhile, Dutch-processed (or alkalized) cocoa powder is similarly made from roasted beans, but they are treated with an alkaline solution to reduce acidity before the grinding process. As a result of this process, Dutch-processed cocoa has a richer flavor, darker color, and milder taste than traditional unsweetened cocoa powder. Because of its lower acidity, Dutch-processed cocoa blends better with baking soda in baked goods recipes.