Main Blog — cacao nibs

What is the difference between Cacao and Cocoa? Cacao beans and cocoa beans are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between the two. Cacao is the purest form of chocolate and refers to the plant species, Theobroma cacao, from which chocolate is made. Cocoa, on the other hand, is the term used for the processing and production of chocolate and other cocoa-based products. What are Cacao Beans? Cacao beans are harvested from the Theobroma cacao tree, which grows in tropical regions, primarily in South America, Africa, and Asia. The beans are removed from the pod and fermented, a...

What are cacao nibs? Cacao nibs can be a little intimidating. Many of our customers have never seen or heard of a cacao nib and furthermore, do not understand its health benefits. Have you seen raw cacao pods on grocery store shelves? Probably not. They are quite rare outside specialty/tropical grocers. That's why we wanted to write an article explaining how not only are cacao nibs some of the healthiest foods to put in your body, but how versatile they are as well.  What are cacao nibs? Cacao nibs, or cocoa nibs, are coarsely ground cacao beans that come from the...