Cacao Nibs 200g

Organic Raw Cacao Nibs. 100% Peruvian, Natural and Pure. Made in Peru from The Theobroma Cacao Plant. Source of Magnesium, Potassium and Iron.

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Cacao is what Linnaeus named Theobroma, or ‘Food of the Gods’, from the Greek ‘theos’ meaning ‘god’ and ‘broma’ meaning ‘food’. The cacao plant is a tropical tree whose natural habitat is the lowest layer of the rain forest. Its favourable habitat is therefore the tropical rain forest, which has a more or less constant climate throughout the year, with abundant and regular rainfall.

Cacao requires complex and long processing. Cacao beans are harvested manually and dried at low temperatures to retain all the plant's natural nutrients. They are cooled, the husk and film surrounding them are removed and then they are crushed.

100% Pure and Organic. Produced without pesticides and unnatural chemical fertilisers which can harm the body and our general health. Produced in Peru. Certified organic by supervisory boards authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture.


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Useful information

What is  Cacao?

Cacao is what Linnaeus called Theobroma from Theos, meaning "god", and broma "food" or food of the gods. It brings well-being and satisfaction and science now confirms that cacao not only makes you happier, as it is able to promote the production of endorphins, but also healthier. The plant's treasures are undoubtedly contained mainly in the beans enclosed in its fruit pod. The beans can be eaten raw or they can be made into nibs or powder depending on how they will be consumed.

The Cacao Plant

The wild cacao plant is very diversified. Throughout its history it has given rise to a huge variety within its species due to numerous mutations. The plant grows upwards, reaching heights of 2 metres then the branches extend to form a roof, reaching up to 3 metres. The cacao plant bears fruit in a continuous cycle, but in general each plant has two crops, one before and one after the rainy season. It takes about 6 months from flowering to the ripening of the pods, which are the fruit. The life of a plant is about 25 years and it is not a plant suitable for intensive cultivation.

Where Cacao is grown

Cacao is a tropical tree whose natural habitat is in the lower layer of the rainforest. All cacao species need regions where the temperature and humidity are high, rains are intense and the shade is dense. The plant only grows below 1000 m altitude on slightly acidic and moist but well-drained soils. Its preferred habitat, therefore, is in tropical forests where it finds a constant climate all year round with abundant precipitation well distributed throughout the year.

History of Cacao

The earliest evidence of rudimentary chocolate production dates back to 1800 BC in the areas of Central America in today's Mexico. Mayan history is also closely connected to cacao; they were probably the first to cultivate the plants. Cacao was also very important from an economic point of view and, with the development of the Toltec and Aztec civilisations, cacao beans were also used as money.


Christopher Columbus was the first to become aware of cacao when, in 1502, the Aztec chief offered the white explorers from far away hospitality and cacao beans, the currency of the country. Cacao subsequently arrived in Europe and is still appreciated all over the world. Today cacao beans are a commodity and thus a primary product that constitutes a fundamental item of international exchange with a single global valor.

Taste & Texture

Our cacao comes from organic farming. Cacao is available as beans, nibs or powder. Cacao nibs retain all the nutritive properties of cacao as they are dried at low temperatures. The cacao beans are cleaned and divided according to the size, the husks and the film that surrounds them are removed and then they are crushed. Cacao can have varied aromas but they must be intense and persistent. To the touch, and by touch we mean the tactile sensations when the tongue comes into contact with cacao, the cacao should display fineness and roundness, while astringency or the sensation of diminishing salivation must be almost absent.

How to consume Cacao Nibs?

Organic cacao nibs are considered one of the best ways to include this precious food in your diet. The cacao nibs can be eaten as a convenient snack or used in smoothies or sweet preparations.

Cacao Recipes

The cacao nibs can be used in the following ways:

  • shakes or chocolate smoothies
  • as an ingredient for homemade cakes and desserts
  • In confectionery
  • as a topping for ice cream and mousse
  • when making biscuits
  • in oat porridge, on cereals or muesli
  • decorations for cakes
  • in vegetable yogurt or milk


How raw Cacao is processed

Harvest: harvesting and processing is done almost entirely manually.

Fermentation: the beans are completely covered with a white, gelatinous substance that triggers the fermentation process that can last from 5 to 7 days.

Stirring: during fermentation, the beans are stirred every day with special blades; this is also done manually.

Drying: the cacao beans are dried in the sun at low temperatures to stop the fermentation process.

Cleaning and selection: the beans are cleaned using a machine made up of cylinders and divided according to their size.

Grinding: the beans are crushed into nibs.

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100% Organic

Our cacao nibs is 100% pure and organic. It is produced in Peru in organic plantations and is approved by the control body of the Ministry of Agriculture. Our cacao comes from Peru, in South America, one of the leading countries in the world for the quality of cacao, with a tradition dating back thousands of years.


At NaturaleBio, we carefully select all our organic products.


Organic cacao nibs is considered as an excellent way to include this precious food in your diet.


Controlled Operator Number: 13084 IT BIO 014


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Data sheet

  200g 400g  1kg
EAN 8057949201014 8057949201021 8057949201038
Weight 200g 400g 1kg
Ingredients 100% Organic Cacao Nibs
Organic Organic product under EU Directive 834/2007 
Paese di Origine Peru
Manufacturer/Trademark NaturaleBio
Expiration Date Read the Expiry date on the Packaging. (generally two years from packaging)
Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources even after opening. 

Nutrition declaration

Mean nutritional values per 100g %AR 100g*
Energy 2437 kJ / 591 kcal 29%
Fat 51,6g 74%
of which saturates 30,3g 152%
Carbohydrate 5,8g 2%
of which sugars 1,5g 2%
Fibre 23,5g  
Protein 14,2g 28%
Salt 0,15g 3%
Magnesium 229mg 61%
Potassium 750mg 38%
Iron 3,9mg 28%



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La granella è deliziosa l’adoro nel latte

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Buonissimo, sia da aggiungere allo yogurt o la mattina nel latte. Perfetto anche per la preparazione di tantissimi dolci!

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Buonissimo superbo, aroma veramente insuperabile

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Ottimo! Ne ordinerò ancora! Grazie per l'ottima qualità.

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Croccante e gustosa.... Leggermente acidula.

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Ottimo prodotto! Buon rapporto qualità a prezzi, lo uso quotidianamente nel muesli

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fave tritate molto molto buone e profumate

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Indiscutibilmente un sapore deciso e robusto, caratteristiche necessarie per essere di qualità.

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ottimo...qualche granella su yogurt o anche nel caffè danno quella marcia in più senza sensi di colpa.

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Ottima granella di cacao gustosa e versatile

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Ho optato per la granella essendo le fave intere esaurite, dato che sapore e proprietà sono gli stessi, la granella è più comoda per le preparazioni. Da portarsi in giro ovviamente le fave sono più comode, ma essendo quasi sempre a casa vado giù di cucciaini.

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Prendo spesso questo prodotto e mi trovo molto bene. Lo consiglio a chi ama il cacao puro non trattato.

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Normale. Preferirei anche la possibilità di confezioni in contenitori metallici.

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Molto profumato e molto versatile, lo ricompreró sicuramente.

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Ottimo prodotto valido per molte ricette

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Consigliatissimo! Ottimo sapore. Al momento lo sto usando a freddo!

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Buon prodotto. Per mia "ignoranza" la granella non può essere utilizzata come la cioccolata classica o come la polvere di cacao. E' adatta come topper sui dolci, gustata con uno yogurt o con un pudding, ed anche in cucina associata a formagi erborinati o gorgonzola. Adatto anche per cucinare cacciagione.

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Sono squisite!!! Ottimi nello yogurt!

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Secondo me buon prodotto. Non confrontabile con le barrette di cioccolato però. Lo consumo con un pizzico di zucchero. E' lavorato in scaglie grezze perciò adatto sia a mangiarlo a cucchiaio, sia come topping.

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Prezzo ottimo Lo uso come spuntino È ottimo nello yogurt

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Ottimo prodotto. Lo uso sul gelato, nei frullati di banane e soprattutto nel Bulletproof Coffee.

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