Ingredient

Raw Cacao Nibs

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cacao nibs are used to add a rich, complex chocolate flavor and a crunchy …

What it is

Raw cacao nibs are pieces of fermented, dried, and roasted cacao beans. They are the least processed form of chocolate, offering a bitter, intense chocolate flavor. Cacao beans are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to Central and South America.

Why it's used

Cacao nibs are used to add a rich, complex chocolate flavor and a crunchy texture to foods. They are often found in dark chocolate, cookies, energy bars, and as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, and baked goods. Their natural bitterness can also balance sweetness in desserts.

Health notes

Cacao nibs are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They contain compounds like flavonoids, which are antioxidants. JECFA has evaluated cacao products, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake for cacao. Research into the health effects of cacao consumption is ongoing, with some studies suggesting potential benefits related to heart health, while others note that the high fat and sugar content in many chocolate products can offset these effects.

Allergen info

Cacao is not one of the nine major FDA allergens. It is not derived from tree nuts, though it is sometimes processed in facilities that handle tree nuts, which may be noted on product labels.

Products containing Raw Cacao Nibs

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The Raw Bakery Cacao Nibs Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 464kcal 14.3Protein 42.9Fat 35.7Carbs Organic Dark Chocolate, Mint Home Town Trivia Organic Dark Chocolate, Mint Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 571kcal 8.6Protein 45.7Fat 31.4Carbs Cowrind Studios, Inc. Energy Boost Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 714kcal 7.1Protein 57.1Fat 42.9Carbs Organic Nectars, Inc. Organic Nectars, Raw Dark Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 525kcal 7.5Protein 35Fat 35Carbs Organic Nectars, Inc. Raw Cacao Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 42.5Fat 47.5Carbs Disk Technologies Corporation Chocolate Truffle Organic Raw Cake, Chocolate Truffle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 525kcal 8.9Protein 37.5Fat 42.9Carbs Thistle Health Inc Moringa Mint Chip Protein Super Mylk, Moringa Mint Chip Other Drinks High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 70kcal 5.6Protein 4.8Fat 2.5Carbs Luna's Annex LLC Cookie Bites, Goji Cacao Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 571kcal 10.7Protein 39.3Fat 50Carbs Luna's Annex LLC Cookie Bites, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 571kcal 14.3Protein 42.9Fat 46.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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