Organic cocoa | Criollo | nibs | roasted | 50-52%

What it is / Product description

Organic cocoa from fine Criollo beans from Peru is offered at Biova as coarsely broken, roasted cocoa nibs with a natural fat content of around 50–52%. The dark brown pieces combine subtle bitter notes with delicate sweetness and an intense cocoa aroma.

Thanks to gentle roasting, the complex spectrum of aromas and the crunchy texture are largely preserved. The high-quality Criollo variety and certified organic cultivation make these cocoa nibs a reliable ingredient for demanding applications.

In the kitchen, the nibs can be used in many ways – as a crunchy topping, in muesli or for baking. This allows you to easily integrate Biova organic cocoa into desserts, smoothies, savoury creations or homemade chocolate.

Origin

The Criollo cocoa beans come from Peru, a traditional cocoa-growing region with a tropical climate and nutrient-rich soils. Higher altitudes and consistent rainfall promote a balanced aroma and a fine acidity profile.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The cocoa trees are grown under certified organic conditions, without synthetic crop protection agents. After harvesting, the beans are carefully fermented, gently dried, roasted and then broken into coarse nibs.

Special features

The use of pure Criollo beans sets this product apart from many standard cocoas. The natural fat content of around 50–52% ensures a full-bodied mouthfeel and a pleasant melting texture during processing, ideal for fine patisserie and confectionery.

Differences in origin and processing

Peruvian Criollo cocoa often shows a particularly fine aroma with less pronounced acidity than cocoas from other regions. Roasting and breaking the beans into coarse nibs preserve structure and bite and clearly distinguish them from heavily defatted powders.

Taste & aroma

The cocoa nibs have an intense cocoa fragrance with slightly nutty and subtly fruity notes. On the palate they are robustly aromatic, only mildly bitter and with a pronounced crunch that gives dishes a distinctive texture.

Possible applications

• As a topping for muesli, porridge, yoghurt, bowls or ice cream
• For baking in cookies, brownies, granola, bars and cakes
• As an ingredient in smoothies, desserts, pralines or homemade chocolate

Product specification

• Country of origin: Peru
• Granulation: coarsely broken nibs
• Colour: dark brown
• Fat content: approx. 50–52%
• Product type: Food / cocoa product
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg bag