Cocoa Nibs, Organic, Roasted, 1lb

Cacao nibs are small pieces of crushed cacao beans — or cocoa beans — that have a bitter, chocolatey flavor. They’re made from beans of the Theobroma cacao tree, also known as the cocoa tree. After harvesting, cocoa beans are dried, then fermented and cracked to produce small, dark bits — or cacao nibs.

Unit Size: 1 lb
Potency: 1:1
Taste: Bitter and sweet. Pairs well with lavender, orange, vanilla, chili powder, and garlic
Properties: Cacao nibs are loaded with antioxidants. These include a class of polyphenol antioxidants called flavonoids, such as epicatechin, catechin, and procyanidins. Cacao nibs and other cocoa products have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. For example, research shows that cocoa polyphenols can reduce NF-κB activity, a pivotal protein involved in inflammatory processes. Research indicates that cocoa offers health benefits for your immune system. For instance, cocoa flavonoids reduce inflammation, potentially enhancing your overall immune response. Human studies have demonstrated that cocoa may assist in managing blood sugar levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for cells to absorb blood sugar efficiently. Cocoa has been found to lower various risk factors for heart disease, including high levels of certain markers. blood pressure and cholesterol levels in human studies. Cacao nibs and other cocoa products might have anti-inflammatory properties, enhance your immune system, and help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
Contraindications: Pregnant women should consult their health care provider before consuming cocoa nibs because the antioxidants present may cause constriction a fetal blood vessel known as the ductus arteriosus.