Can you eat raw cacao nibs?

Yes! Cacao nibs can be eaten as they are. Many people enjoy them as a snack, mix them into trail mixes, or sprinkle them over smoothies, cereal, or baked goods. Their crunch and deep cocoa flavor make them a versatile addition to many recipes.

What are the benefits of cacao nibs?

Cacao nibs are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and minerals like magnesium and iron. They may provide a nutrient-rich, low-sugar snack option in modertion.

Are your cacao nibs processed in the same facility or in shared lines with peanuts or tree nuts?

No — our cacao nibs are not processed in the same facility or on shared lines with peanuts or tree nuts.

What do cocoa nibs taste like?

Santa Barbara Chocolate Cacao nibs are very premium grade. They are cocoa bean pieces with a mildly bitter, nutty crunch. They have a dark chocolate like flavor, with earthy mild fruity notes—similar to biting into a roasted fine grade coffee bean.

Cacao Nibs – Polyphenol-Rich & Pure | Santa Barbara Chocolate

Description

Cacao Nibs (Cocoa Nibs) – 100% Cacao Bean Lightly Roasted

Crunchy & Flavorful • Rich in Polyphenols • Lab-Tested for Potency

Santa Barbara Chocolate cacao nibs are simply lightly roasted, cracked cacao beans — nothing added, nothing taken away. They deliver a crunchy texture, bold cocoa flavor, and the nutrients of the cacao bean, including polyphenols and fiber.

Why Choose Our Cacao Nibs

Lightly Roasted for Flavor – roasted just enough to develop a cocoa aroma while preserving cacao alkaloids.
Rich in Flavanols & Polyphenols – each 8 g serving provides approximately 78 mg of cocoa flavanols and 229 mg of total polyphenols, confirmed by accredited independent lab testing.
Nutrient Dense – the cacao benefit
Direct Trade Relationships – trusted cacao farmers, small-batch care, and careful handling.
Transparent & Tested – every lot is verified by ISO-17025 accredited labs for flavanol content and polyphenol levels.
No Additives – never alkalized, no solvents, no fillers.

Sensory Profile

Our cacao nibs are crisp and crunchy, with an intensely chocolatey, slightly bitter taste balanced by subtle roasted notes and a nutty finish. They offer a rustic cocoa flavor that’s both energizing and satisfying.

How to Use Cacao Nibs

Sprinkle on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothie bowls
Blend into protein shakes for crunch
Mix into trail mix, granola, or baked goods
Enjoy straight as an unsweetened snack

Independent Lab Testing

Every lot of Santa Barbara Chocolate cacao nibs is tested by ISO-17025 accredited laboratories to confirm compliance with U.S. and international food standards.

Only lots that meet these strict standards are released. Variation may occur between harvests, but regulatory compliance are always verified before sale.

Ingredients

100% Cacao Nibs (lightly roasted cacao beans, cracked into small pieces)

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Experience authentic cacao: crunchy, nutrient-dense, rich in polyphenols.

At Santa Barbara Chocolate our cacao nibs give you quality and indulgence.

Additional Information

Grade AA cocoa beans are rainforest harvested, fermented and low roast to ensure a delicate flavor and maximum cocoa antioxidants. Santa Barbara Chocolate uses the same high grade cacao to make nibs as we do in making our chocolate. We are confident our crunchy nibs are an industry leader in quality.

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.

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