Unsweetened Cacao Nibs

Nibs are cacao beans that have been fermented, roasted, winnowed, and lightly crushed. Our nibs are slowly and carefully roasted over low heat in small batches. Like all cacao from heirloom 'Nacional' varieties these nibs are smooth, flavorful, floral, and much less bitter than nibs from industrial hybrid cacao trees.

Like other seeds, cacao nibs are sugar-free, full of antioxidants, and high in fat (oleic, stearic and palmitic). They are also high in theobromine (an alkaloid stimulant similar to - but less intense than - caffeine), and essential minerals (phosphorus, magnesium and manganese).

Some of our favorite ways to use nibs are as a delicious and healthy snack on their own, or as an addition to sweet and savory foods such as mole sauces, salads, yogurt, oatmeal, granola, trail mix, smoothies, ice cream, baked goods and for adding flavor to homebrew beer & mead. The texture of nibs also makes them a great nut substitute in many recipes for anyone with a nut allergy.

Here’s a couple ways other local small businesses have incorporated nibs:

Nib infused mead by Blisspoint Meadery

Cinnamon &nib babka by Inna’s Kitchen

Cinnamon & nib rugelach by Quicksilver Baking

TASTING NOTES • Nibs made from heirloom 'Nacional' varieties of cacao are defined by exceptional flavor, floral notes, honey finish and lack of bitterness.

INGREDIENT • Perfectly roasted and lightly crushed 'Nacional' variety heirloom cacao beans

ALLERGEN WARNING • Processed in a facility where peanuts and other groundnuts, tree nuts, and soy products are also processed