Raw Cocoa/Cacao Nibs 5 lbs. Bulk Arriba National Bean From Ecuador

Pros: Delicious nutty mocha flavor with only the mildest bitternessCertified Raw OrganicLess than $8 a pound with shipping!!Hot air treatment to kill all bacteria and mold before packaging.Addictive flavor and mood enhancerGreat snack foodCons: Addictive flavor & mood enhancerIt's easy to do too much of a good thing they way these taste!Hot air treatment to kill all bacteria and mold/sterilized- unknown to the extent this affects nutrients(not really "roasted" as in over a fire or over 250 degrees for processed chocolate but not left naturally fermentedeither- they use 150 degree air blasts for health/safety in shipping internationally [from Ecuador])Large variation in nib sizes- runs to centimeter lengths in some casesI use nibs and share them with friends and family for undeniable health benefits. I am still looking for the "perfect" nib- one that retains the most nutrition while still having great flavor and the least bitterness. Yet tradeoffs are necessary. I suspect there is significant nutritional degradation over "lightly" or fully sun/field fermented yet we have also seen where these more purist products may be tainted with mold and bacteria. And what is the cost to our health in that case or are we really losing that much nutrition this way?Not really trying to scare anyone, but the open responses from Plant Guru gave me reason to question the health benefits of less heat without entailing other health/packaging risks. But that is best left for a discussion elsewhere.Suffice it to say, these are the best tasting nibs I have yet to try and I feel confident that I will never receive a bad batch from them and they are certified organic.And thanks for taking the time Plant Guru to share with me the harvesting/shipping process of these Ecuadorian Nibs.(this review was not requested by the seller or reimbursed- I paid for these nibs and am very pleased)

Great quality. Nice flavor. Price is very good. Mixes well in my blender for a healthy does of chocolate into my pb bannana smoothies!!!

The cocoa nibs are great for making your own chocolate, this I will say and the price is good.I was a regular buyer since the beginning of making my own chocolate. Last two bags I've purchased nearly destroyed my melanger because of the small pebbles found.Tempted to buy more but I think I'll try a different vendor until then.

Very good if you don't compare them back to back with other varieties of nibs. Alone, they taste great. Next to some superior, sweeter varieties, these taste a little sour, more vinegary. However.....I ate probably 6 oz.the day I opened these....heavenly.....until the caffeine and fiber overdose hit. And be prepared: 5 pounds is ALOT of nibs!!!! I got them because of the better price per lb.but....either have a big freezer, lots of friends, or go on a month long chocolate diet!

Excellent! We have already made several things using the nibs including a cocoa extract to use like you would vanilla extract in baking, as an ingredient in a room spray, and to flavor syrups for coffee. I would gladly order again when I run out.

I bought this because I once purchased some Cocoa Nibs from whole foods (sadly I don't remember the brand) and I like them so much I decided to purchase a 5 pound bag. These taste alright... most of them... but sometimes I run into a nib that tastes so disgusting I have to go to the bathroom and not only spit it out but wash the taste out of my mouth. I keep telling myself I need to finish eating these but I so dread biting into those bad nibs that the bag has just been sitting uneaten for months.There are a fair amount of shells, which I wouldn't really mind if the nibs just tasted better and didn't have those really bad tasting ones.

Got the Cocao bug in Belize and wanted to make our own Chocolate with pure ingredients. These nibs are great and well winnowed. Not really sure if the are final roasted but we roasted ours and made our first batch of chocolate and it came out fine. I suggest adding a little Cocao butter for a creamier texture.

Probably all cacao nib packages contain rocks and shell pieces. Buy whole beans, because it's not worth chipping a tooth to save about $5 pound.