Description
Santa Barbara Chocolate – Premium Cacao Nibs
Verified Flavanols, Polyphenols & Ultra-Low Heavy Metals
Single-Origin Purity. Scientifically Verified Potency. Unmatched Flavor.
Crafted for daily vitality from carefully selected cacao beans, our Premium Cacao Nibs are grown in lush, nutrient-rich equatorial rainforests. Each bean is harvested with care, lightly roasted, and stone-broken to preserve cacao’s pure, natural complexity—delivering deep chocolate flavor and scientifically validated nutritional benefits.
Pure. Potent. Proven.
FDA Qualified High-Flavanol Claim
Independently verified by third-party laboratory testing, just three tablespoons (24 grams total) of our Premium Cacao Nibs provide approximately 233 mg of high cocoa flavanols (DP1–DP7), exceeding the FDA’s threshold for labeling as a "High Flavanol" food. Experience the power of functional cacao backed by rigorous scientific validation.
Functional Benefits (Per 1 Tbsp / 8g Serving):
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77.68 mg Total Cocoa Flavanols (DP1–DP7) – Clinically studied compounds known for cardiovascular and cognitive wellness.
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28,600 µg/g Total Polyphenols (Gallic Acid Equivalents) – Powerful antioxidants surpassing many traditional superfoods.
These values represent the presence of naturally bioavailable flavanol monomers and oligomers (DP1–DP7), meticulously verified using industry gold-standard High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Remarkably Low Heavy Metals – Independently Verified:
Our cacao nibs consistently exceed the strictest global standards for purity, tested and verified by ISO-accredited laboratories:
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Cadmium: 0.0538 ppm (far below California Prop 65’s 0.80 ppm limit for 95%+ cacao)
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Lead: <0.005 ppm
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Mercury: <0.005 ppm
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Arsenic: <0.010 ppm
This exceptional purity highlights our unwavering commitment to clean, safe cacao—preserved by nature, verified by science.
Whole Food Integrity, Uncompromised Quality:
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100% pure cacao nibs—nothing added, nothing removed
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Non-alkalized and minimally processed to retain full flavonoid integrity
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Vegan, gluten-free, and additive-free
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Rich, deep chocolatey bitterness accented by subtle notes of fruit and minerals
How to Use:
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Blend into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt
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Bake into cookies, granola, or energy bites
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Enjoy straight as a crunchy, nutrient-rich snack
Available Sizes:
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2 lb Bag: Ideal for daily wellness and vitality
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10 × 2 lb Bags (20 lb Case): Best value, includes independent certification & FREE shipping
Certificate of Analysis (COA):
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Flavanol and Polyphenol Profile: Independently verified via AOAC 2020.05 and AOAC 2017.13 methodologies.
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Heavy Metals: Tested and verified via AOAC methods (AOAC 2011.19, 993.14, and 2015.01).
This analysis underscores Santa Barbara Chocolate’s deep commitment to purity, transparency, and scientifically validated quality.
From origin to outcome, our Premium Cacao Nibs represent the unparalleled intersection of flavor, functionality, and verified purity—setting the gold standard in premium cacao, exclusively from Santa Barbara Chocolate.
Additional Information
Nutrition Facts
113 servings per container
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (8g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 40
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Includes Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
Vitamin D 0mcg – 0%
Calcium 10mg – 0%
Iron 2.3mg – 15%
Potassium 90mg – 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
