Roasted Cacao Nibs

Single origin Esmeraldas cacao nibs, roasted in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with no additives or preservatives. Crushed cacao seeds offer cocoa, fruit, nut and earthy flavor with a crunchy texture. They make a less-sweet chocolate alternative for smoothies, baking and trail mix.

At a glance

• Format: Roasted cacao nibs (crushed cacao seeds)
• Bean origin: Single origin Esmeraldas, Ecuador (Salazar family farm)
• Composition: About 50% cocoa butter, 50% cacao solids including fiber, minerals and polyphenols
• Ingredients: Single origin cacao beans
• Dietary: Soy free, gluten free, no additives, no preservatives
• Packaging: Recyclable pouch
• Vendor: Goodnow Farms Chocolate (Sudbury, MA)

Best for

• Smoothies, oatmeal and yogurt toppings
• Granola, trail mix and salad crunch
• Baking into cookies, brownies and breads
• Steeping in hot water as cacao tea
• Less-sweet snacking for chocolate lovers
• Gifting to bakers, athletes or wellness-focused friends

Pairings

Enjoy nibs sprinkled over vanilla bean ice cream or stirred into a flat white for a cocoa-forward coffee. They pair with aged goat cheese, ripe pears and a glass of tawny port or dry red wine.

Flavor profile

Bold cocoa lead with fruity, nutty and earthy undertones. Crunchy, dry and not sweet, with a clean roasted finish typical of Nacional cacao from Ecuador.

About Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms is a Massachusetts bean-to-bar maker that practices direct trade, traceability and sustainability. They source Esmeraldas beans from the Salazar family, who handpicked three Nacional varietals and built their own fermentation and drying facility in Same, Ecuador. At the Sudbury farm, beans are sorted, roasted, cracked and winnowed in small batches.