Bulk cocoa

browneyedbazzi

I bake quite a lot and seem to be getting through a huge amount of cocoa so I would like to find a good way to buy it in bulk. Does anyone know of any good places to buy cocoa?

If anyone shops at costco, do you know if they do large packs and approximately what the cost is? I'm thinking about getting a card but haven't quite got around to going yet!

Alton_Towers

I have started getting cocoa from Makro, they do massive tubs of Bourneville but its quite expensive and also a belgian brand which is in a bag (cant remember the size) but its about £10 and has lasted me a while and the taste is fab.

Just found this online http://store.makro.co.uk/p-17735-barry-callebaut-extra-brute-cocoa-powder-1kg.aspx

browneyedbazzi

Thank you - I thought about Makro, but I'm not buying for use in business so I can't shop there. I can get a costco card as I qualify as an individual member.

Westvleteren

browneyedbazzi wrote: »

Thank you - I thought about Makro, but I'm not buying for use in business so I can't shop there. I can get a costco card as I qualify as an individual member.

I don't think you need a Makro trade card to order online

http://store.makro.co.uk/t-joinmakro.aspx

If you are authorised to purchase on behalf of a business then you can shop at a time to suit you using our online store - you do not need a Makro Tradecard to shop using the Makro Online Store.

Coopdivi

Aldi had Bournville cocoa on offer a few weeks back at £2.29 for 250g. My local branch still has plenty left so you might strike it lucky with your nearest store. Otherwise Asda have it for £2.50.

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/cocoa_and_instant_drinks/cadbury_bournville_cocoa_fairtrade_250g.html?store=ASDA

LibrisLycan

I've just checked a few prices online, it looks like sainsburys or tescos own brand is the cheapest, both 80p per 100g (£2 per 250g pack), asda was a bit dearer, I forget how much. Even in bulk the markos is dearer.

I need to know this myself because I want to try some baking, I may just practice on plain cakes before trying chocolate ones though:( or there's going to be some pricey disasters.