Organic Nacional Cacao Nibs, roasted 50–54% cocoa butter

Product description

Organic cacao from Ecuador in the form of roasted cacao nibs brings the characteristic Nacional cacao with its intense, slightly bitter aroma into your kitchen. The coarsely crushed pieces of pure cacao beans naturally contain around 50–54% cocoa butter and have a uniform brown colour.

Thanks to gentle roasting at Biova, the valuable components are largely preserved, while the high cocoa butter content ensures a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel. The unsweetened nibs are high in fibre and are suitable both for health-conscious home cooking and for professional users.

In creative cooking, organic cacao nibs are extremely versatile – use them as a crunchy topping, in muesli or in baking recipes. This makes it easy to incorporate Biova’s roasted cacao nibs into smoothies, energy balls, desserts or even savoury creations.

Origin

These cacao nibs come from Ecuador, a traditional origin for premium Nacional cacao. The tropical climate, abundant rainfall and nutrient-rich soils promote a complex flavour profile that Biova selects specifically for its organic quality.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The cacao trees grow in mixed-crop systems under shade trees and are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness. After fermentation and drying, the beans are gently roasted, cracked, separated from their shells and packed as coarsely granulated nibs.

Key features

A defining characteristic is the high cocoa butter content of around 50–54%, which delivers a smooth, rounded texture. The granulated, coarsely ground size provides a pronounced crunch and makes this brown bulk product particularly attractive for artisan producers, foodservice and high-volume users.

Origin and processing differences

Nacional cacao from Ecuador is known for its fine, aromatic profile and clearly stands out from standard bulk cocoas. Biova’s chosen roast highlights fruity and nutty notes without over-roasting, so compared with raw nibs the flavour comes across as rounder and more intense.

Taste & aroma

The nibs have an intense dark cacao aroma with subtle roasted and nutty notes. On the palate they are robust, pleasantly bitter and delicately fruity, with a long-lasting cacao finish and a distinct crunch thanks to their coarse structure.

Suggested uses

• As a crunchy topping for muesli, porridge, yoghurt or smoothie bowls.
• Baked into cookies, brownies, granola, bars or banana bread.
• As a flavourful ingredient in desserts, praline fillings, energy balls or homemade muesli mixes.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Grain size: granulated / crushed / coarse
• Colour: brown