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Yum! (Relatively) no-guilt chocolate!
These are great nibs. They're slightly bitter with a hint of sweetness and a nice creaminess at the end--just like nibs are supposed to taste. These are perfect in vanilla ice cream or smoothies. Top to learn more
April 27, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
314% Iron?
This was my first time trying raw cacao, and to be honest, I wasn't that shocked by what the nibs smelled or tasted like. I mean, sure, they're bitter, but there's nothing strange about the bitterness. It's similar to biting into a roasted coffee bean, very similar in fact. The one thing I did notice was that, just like with any other agricultural product, you should sort through the nibs you are about to eat before tossing them in your mouth. I found quit a few shell fragments and stems in the mix. One thing I am a little concerned with is that these contain 314% of the Daily Value of Iron per serving.. I thought excessive Iron intake was supposed to be dangerous..?Another thing I was a little surprised by was that the label claims they contain 21% of the Daily Value of vitamin C per serving. I had read that the vitamin C content of raw cacao was destroyed during the fermentation process...? I am getting some conflicting information here, but I hope to sort it all... Top to learn more
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Pack of two 16-ounce pouches
100 % pure cacao that is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and raw
Healthy way to stock up on antioxidants and important minerals like magnesium and iron
Partially ground cacao beans that are the natural source of all chocolate products
The mission of Navitas Naturals is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health
A healthy, gourmet, and delicious addition to all kinds of treats
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Awesome quality cacao nibs - powerful and satisfying.
I'm a certified chocoholic with a weight problem. I had heard that cacao nibs had all the health benefits of dark chocolate (way more, actually) without the sugar and junk food aspects. They are loaded with antioxidants and have those powerful endorphin releasing stimulants. They are also quite high in fiber (but also in saturated fats).I got my big pile of Navitas Naturals nibs and dug right in. Well - these are a bit of an acquired taste; but once acquired, they really satisfy. Cacao nibs are broken pieces of raw whole cacao beans that have been fermented and dried (and that's it). They are brown, with a dark cocoa smell, and a seductive texture that's partly like a coffee bean (crunchy and hard), and partly like a piece of chocolate (buttery with a crisp and then melting fat). The flavor initially gives you a cocoa hit and then a winey fermented flavor that is hard to describe. The aftertaste is bitter like baking chocolate. Like a coffee bean, there's some fibrous grit...
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May 1, 2009
(New York) | Helpful Votes: 189 | Rating: 5
The Truth About Vitamin C In Raw Cacao
Hello Raw Cacao Lovers!Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet, the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw"), there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.Recently, highly trafficked websites such as [...] and [...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."Back in 2004, our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao, but came up negative. Despite these results, the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans, nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time, we used two different laboratories instead of one, and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance...
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What to do with two pounds of nibs...
This is an awesome deal, but don't purchase these thinking you'll just snack on them because they're so healthy for you...you should make sure you like cacao nibs first. The flavor is intense and something of an acquired taste.I purchased these to use with the cookbook "Bitter Sweet" by Alice Medrich, which contains a chapter of recipes for cacao nibs and the author talks about ways she tried to use nibs that were a big failure and why...how they are good in cookies, but awful in cream caramel. It even includes some savory recipes, green beans, eggplant, mushroom ragout, pasta sauce. Definitely worth a look if you've got two pounds of these things and don't know what to do with them.I should note for raw foodies: all those recipes are for cooked foods except one for a salad that is just baby greens, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and cacao nibs, with a suggestion to optionally add a few more items like dried currants, shaved fennel or nicoise olives...
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October 29, 2007
| Helpful Votes: 67 | Rating: 5
Product Description
King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic, raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods Top to learn more
Navitas Naturals organic raw chocolate nibs are the partially ground cacao beans that are the natural source of all chocolate products. With their crunchy texture and intense flavor, the cacao nibs are healthy, gourmet, and a delicious addition to all kinds of treats. From adding them into a brownie batter, sprinkling on ice cream, or even just tossing into a trail mix, there is virtually no wrong way to add more of this “real chocolate” into your life. Moreover, with cacao’s soaring levels of antioxidants, and trace minerals like magnesium and iron, you can feel good in every way about enjoying this tasty superfood. Navitas Naturals cacao nibs contain 100% pure cacao that is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and raw. This is sold in a pack of two 16-ounce pouches.
About Navitas Naturals The food philosophy of Navitas Naturals is simple--nutrient rich whole foods are best produced using organic agricultural methods with minimal processing. Focusing on both food safety and nutrition, they handle their premium superfoods with care. This includes third party testing for all the products. Their facility is organic, kosher, and GMP/HACCP certified. In addition, they utilize methods such as freeze-drying and low temperature processing to ensure maximum nutrition and safety.
“Navitas” is the Latin word for energy. As the name implies, their mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health. Part of this effort is to continually search for the world’s most beneficial natural foods. Navitas Naturals is a certified organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California.
They specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods, and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health conscious consumers choose their nutrient-rich products because they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
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Product Details
Criollo Variety
Raw & Fermented
Cacao raises the level of serotonin in the brain
16oz BPA free packaging
USDA Certified Organic
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Customer Review
Good quality cocao beans
What I first look for in a bag of cacao beans is size consistency. With some cacao bean products there are a lot of nib-type pieces and smaller, shriveled looking beans. The vast majority of the Live Superfoods Raw Organic Cacao Beans were full and plump. They tasted very fresh all the way to the bottom of the bag. I will be buying these beans from Superfoods again. Top to learn more
February 14, 2012
(Folsom, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Watch out for the taste
These must be good for you because they taste horrible. I eat them with Tamari Almonds and it improves the experience. Top to learn more
May 9, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Many people consider eating chocolate a "guilty pleasure." But the reputation of chocolate as a junk food should more accurately be attributed to the harmful effects of commercial processing and refining techniques, and the other ingredients commonly added, most notably white sugar. All chocolate is made from the cacao (cocoa) bean, and cacao beans in their natural, unprocessed, unadulterated state are rich in nutrients and beneficial to health. Top to learn more
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Will buy again!
Now I can eat chocolate everyday! These are really good in yogurt and I know I'll find more uses. I will definitely buy this product again, most likely in bulk. I'm a health food junkie and nibs will probably be a new staple in my diet. In case you're wondering, I thought these were bite-size (from the picture) but they're actually little flakes. You shouldn't compare the taste to "normal" chocolate because all you really taste is the tons of added sugar. There is no sugar in these, think bitter cocoa powder. Top to learn more
June 2, 2011
(Mission, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 20 | Rating: 5
Fermentation is part of the cacao harvesting process
A number of reviews have remarked that the bag smelled fermented or like vinegar when opened. I experienced the same thing, and being a first time consumer of cacao nibs, specifically this brand, I was concerned that I received a bad batch. Upon further research, I learned that fermentation is a necessary part of cacao processing, used to reduce astringency and develop the flavor we associate with chocolate. Fresh cacao seeds have no chocolatey flavor at all. So, much like my first real piece of Roquefort cheese, I learned that this can be surprising in smell and taste to those of us who have only ever had the overly processed derivatives. While it is possible that some really did receive a compromised product, I found no detectable rancidity or otherwise off flavors in mine. I do pour the nibs into a bowl so they breath a little and this helps to dissipate the fermented aroma when I am eating some plain.This is an item you do not want to buy in quantity until you have a... Top to learn more
February 21, 2012
| Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 5
Great Coffee Substitute
I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of this product because of the bad reviews on it. I like bittersweet chocolate though so, maybe that's why. I also mix it with yogurt as it says on the bag. The "nibs" are more like crumbles however, that is inconsequential to me as I mix them. These have helped greatly with curbing my chocolate addiction and keeping me on track with my diet. Top to learn more
March 11, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Nature's Chocolate Chip Navitas Naturals Cacao Nibs are the partially ground cacao beans that are the natural source of all chocolate products. And though the Mayans may have touted cacao as the Food of the Gods, weve got dessert on our minds. With their crunchy texture and intense flavor, our cacao nibs are healthy, gourmet, and a delicious addition to all kinds of treats. From adding them into a brownie batter, sprinkling on ice cream, or even just tossing into a trail mix, there is virtually no wrong way to add more of this real chocolate into your life. Plus, with cacaos soaring levels of antioxidants, and trace minerals like magnesium and iron, you can feel good in every way about enjoying this chocolatey superfood. Source and Processing Navitas Naturals cacao beans are hand selected for quality, partially fermented to alleviate bitterness, and processed at low temperatures for maximum nutrient retention. Once extracted from the pod-like fruit, purified water is then used to cleanse the beans where they are peeled and partially ground to form small pieces or nibs. Navitas Naturals Cacao Nibs contain 100% pure cacao that is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and raw. Top to learn more
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Product Details
The mission of Navitas Naturals is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health
Instantly transforms smoothies, desserts, pies, and other recipes into the healthiest chocolate indulgence around
Healthy way to stock up on antioxidants and important minerals like magnesium and iron
Certified organic, kosher, gluten free, and vegan
Pack of two 16-ounce pouches
Contains 100% pure cacao powder--brings the chocolate factory to your home
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The Truth About Vitamin C In Raw Cacao
Hello Raw Cacao Lovers!Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet, the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw"), there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.Recently, highly trafficked websites such as[...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."Back in 2004, our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao, but came up negative. Despite these results, the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans, nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time, we used two different laboratories instead of one, and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance Liquid... Top to learn more
October 2, 2009
(Alabama, USA) | Helpful Votes: 208 | Rating: 5
Expensive, but absolutely worth the money...
I love this chocolate powder. My family and I recently became aware that MSG and its hidden forms (autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein, yeast extract, calcium caseinate, natural flavors, etc.) are the source of our health problems. This discovery led to searching for less processed (especially by high heat) food products. This is a great find! Do beware, if you try this stuff you will not be able to go back to Hershey's....it is that good. Hot chocolate, chocolate ice cream, chocolate nut butters are all fabulous made with chocolate powder rather than highly processed cocoa powder. Top to learn more
March 3, 2009
(Downingtown, PA, United States) | Helpful Votes: 73 | Rating: 5
expensive, yes. but SO worth it!
Okay, so I'm a vegan, and I'm a baker and now that its cold, I become obsessed with this stuff. It has 5g of protein in a serving, is unprocessed so you actually get the cacao benefit instead of Hershey crap, and honestly, its the best cocoa I've ever used. Seriously. The quality is unsurpassed and I cannot even begin to tell you how much you'll use it once you try it. I make my hot chocolate with it! Once you go natural cacao, you just don't go back. Top to learn more
October 20, 2008
| Helpful Votes: 64 | Rating: 5
Product Description
King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cocoa beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic, raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods - so called from the goodness of the seeds and Mexican named the pounded seeds chocolate cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health-enhancing properties, as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cacao contains many chemicals that enhance physician and mental well-being, including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium, zinc, iron, copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine, green tea and blueberries. Navitas Naturals vegan cacao nibs are unprocessed, certified organic, raw, peeled cacao beans. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land, using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. USDA organic. Certified organic by Skal International. Imported form Peru. Packed in the USA. Top to learn more
Navitas Naturals organic raw cacao powder, Mayan superfood brings the chocolate factory to your kitchen, as it instantly transforms smoothies, desserts, pies, and countless other recipes into the healthiest chocolate indulgence around. Put a spoonful into your next treat and understand why this super food has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Moreover, with no added sugar, Navitas Naturals cacao powder is an exceptionally healthy way to stock up on antioxidants and important minerals like magnesium and iron. This cacao powder contains 100% pure cacao powder that is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and raw. This is sold in pack of two 16-ounce pouches.
About Navitas Naturals The food philosophy of Navitas Naturals is simple--nutrient rich whole foods are best produced using organic agricultural methods with minimal processing. Focusing on both food safety and nutrition, they handle their premium superfoods with care. This includes third party testing for all the products. Their facility is organic, kosher, and GMP/HACCP certified. In addition, they utilize methods such as freeze-drying and low temperature processing to ensure maximum nutrition and safety.
“Navitas” is the Latin word for energy. As the name implies, their mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health. Part of this effort is to continually search for the world’s most beneficial natural foods. Navitas Naturals is a certified organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California.
They specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods, and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health conscious consumers choose their nutrient-rich products because they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
The earliest documented usage of cocoa beans was around 1100 BC. Cocoa beans are dried as well as fully fermented fatty vegetables of the cacao woods. Cocoa bean trees trees are small evergreen trees. Chocolate is made by blow drying, cleaning and roasted the cocoa beans after fermentation, and then removing the shell. The most common use of cocoa espresso beans is in making candy.
The earliest documented utilization of cocoa beans had been around 1100 BC. Cocoa beans are dried along with fully fermented fatty seed of the cacao shrub. Cocoa bean timber trees are tiny evergreen trees. The most typical use of cocoa beans is in making chocolate bars. Chocolate is made by dehydrating, cleaning and cooking the cocoa beans after fermentation, and then treatment of shell.
All chocolate bars are "made from" whole cocoa beans (even white chocolate, which is cocoa butter with added sugar and flavors). Chocolate bar "ratings" are based on the percentage of something called "cocoa mass," which is not the same thing as "cocoa powder. So if you want a lower percentage cocoa bar, say 60%, it is going to have more sugar by its pure definition then say 86% (which is delicious if you don't mind the bitterness), which will have far less sugar per and more fat. With less sugar in the bar, it leaves more room for cocoa, which means more fat and fiber, less sugar. There are some bars that include "cocoa nibs," which make the bar very crunchy. Your best bet would be to just buy something in the middle if you don't like the bitter, like 70% range or so. I highly recommend giddyyoyo raw organic chocolate, http://www.
In the present cacao is sold worldwide as the main ingredient in chocolate and hot cocoa powder, but the Mayan still prepare it and drink it the way their ancestors used to. We began using organic cacao powder to obtain the full power of the... The Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao) produces pods (the fruit) about the size of a football, in which the cacao beans are found. Cocoa is always heat processed (which destroys antioxidants), while Cacao is ‘cold’ processed and is a raw organic product that has more (much more) antioxidants and nutrients. What’s the difference between cacao (pronounced “cah-cow”) and the cocoa powder I can buy in the grocery store. I don’t know enough of the technical details of the ‘process’ temperatures involved other than I know they apply extreme pressures to the beans to extract what they need (pressure creates lots of heat). I use this cacao powder when I am baking and we also have great shakes using this powder.
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314% Iron?
Navitas Naturals organic raw chocolate nibs are the partially ground cacao beans that are the natural source of all chocolate products. With their crunchy texture and intense flavor, the cacao nibs are healthy, gourmet, and a delicious addition to all kinds of treats. From adding them into a brownie batter, sprinkling on ice cream, or even just tossing into a trail mix, there is virtually no wrong way to add more of this “real chocolate” into your life. Moreover, with cacao’s soaring levels of antioxidants, and trace minerals like magnesium and iron, you can feel good in every way about enjoying this tasty superfood. Navitas Naturals cacao nibs contain 100% pure cacao that is certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and raw. This is sold in a pack of two 16-ounce pouches.
About Navitas Naturals