Cacao Chips

Cacao chips are small pieces made from roasted and broken cacao beans, which come from the cacao tree. These beans are fermented, dried, and then processed into chips, retaining much of the original cacao flavor.

Cacao chips are used to add a rich, chocolate-like flavor and crunchy texture to various food products. They are commonly found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and brownies, as well as in snack bars, granola, and trail mixes.

Cacao chips are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food. As a whole food ingredient, cacao chips are not typically evaluated by bodies like JECFA or EFSA in the same way as food additives. Cacao naturally contains compounds such as flavanols and caffeine. These ingredients are consumed as part of a food product, and their effects are generally understood within the context of a balanced diet.