Superfruit's RAW Cacao Nibs come from a cooperative in Peru that works to preserve the primary variety of cacao
- Criollo! RAW & lightly toasted below 45°C, they have a wonderful aroma with hints of tropical fruits in the background! The beans are prepared by fermenting, drying & lightly roasting. After that the beans are crushed into nibs & they can be used for everything from salad, fruit & nut mixes, baking & more! Originally cocoa from South America & was considered by the Aztecs to be food of the gods. The Latin name for the cacao plant come from Carl von Linnaeus, Theobroma Cacao & means "food of the gods' cocoa" in Latin. Our Cacao Nibs are rich in energy & contain fat, iron & magnesium. They are certified organic according to EU regulations.