Delicious! Most people assume that since cacao nibs are derived as a kind of chocolate that they are sweet like candy. BUT cacao nibs have a very unique and natural flavor. They taste almost like unsweetened dark chocolate, though a little more on the bitter side. They have somewhat of...
How do I take them? Cacao nibs are very versatile! You can eat them plain as a snack, add them to your favorite yogurt/oatmeal or use them in a smoothie! Another great use is to add them to trail mix, or use them to replace chocolate chips in baked goods...
If so, how much? No, cacao nibs do not contain caffeine. They contain Theobromine, which is similar to caffeine, but it does not have the same stimulating properties.
Mother Nature's gift! Other than the fact that they contain antioxidants, vitamins, etc., cacao nibs are one of nature's richest dietary sources of magnesium! They are also an excellent source of iron and dietary fiber.
Nutritious and delicious.. Cacao has been consumed for its invigorating and healthy properties for generations in Mexican, Central and South American cultures. Like all cacao products, Cacao nibs are loaded with antioxidants. In fact, cacao is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet, so they are practically an...
Is there a difference? There are more differences between cacao and cocoa than just the spelling, at least in how we use the words. The beans come from the Theobroma cacao tree, and the word cacao comes from the Olmec people in what is now Mexico. It's actually thought that...
