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Cocoa powder hydrophobic property.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...066#post207352
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...508#post177848
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...773#post206357
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...572#post193279

It's my understanding that many substances when ground to a very fine powder reacts in a similar fashion if the moisture content is at or very near zero.
Or it will until enough time has passed to allow it to begin to absorb the moisture it may not expel the layer coated in liquid like the cocoa in the spoon did but close.

What does poking it with a toothpick do?

Ralph

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Originally Posted by Ralphxyz

What does poking it with a toothpick do?

Ralph

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Breaks the surface tension of the liquid