Product Description

Cacao has been enjoyed for its healthful and invigorating properties in South American cultures for thousands of years. This bag contains 100% pure cacao nibs that are certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw. The bean of the cacao plant is the nutritional and flavorful source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Cacao contains a naturally rich supply of antioxidants and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. It is also known to be one of the highest dietary sources of magnesium and possesses many other essential minerals in significant quantities. Our cacao nibs are dried and milled at low temperatures to protect these nutrients. Navitas Naturals¿ mission is to provide premium organic power foods that increase energy and enhance health. Our products are of the highest quality, sourced directly from farmers, cultivated sustainably and in accordance with fair trade practices. Product of Peru - Packed in USA.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27825 in Grocery
• Brand: Navitas Naturals
• Model: 21-002
• Released on: 2006-04-18
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 6.50" w x 11.50" l, 1.05 pounds

Features

• Certified Organic, Kosher, Vegan and Raw.
• Made from pure, 100% organic raw Cacao beans. Dried and processed at low-temperatures.
• Magnesium, Polyphenols and Flavanols.
• Antioxidant rich and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
• Mix into cereal, yogurt, oatmeal and smoothies. Sprinkle on ice cream and desserts. Grind with coffee.

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About the Brand
Navitas Naturals is a certified-organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California. The "Navitas" in our name is the Latin word for "energy." Our mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health. Part of that effort is to continually search for the world's most beneficial foods. We specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health-conscious consumers choose our nutrient rich products because they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Our premium quality "superfoods" are free of additives and trans fats. The absence of these elements speaks to the purity and effectiveness of the products.

Our company is committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. We source our premium functional foods through direct partnerships with farming communities around the world. An essential part of our mission is to create economic opportunities among indigenous people in developing countries. Our support of native agriculture helps to expand the development of global organic farming practices.

As our partnerships evolve, we will introduce more intriguing functional food products that will help you meet your nutritional needs simply and deliciously.

Customer Reviews

BITTER BITTER BITTER
These little nibs are very bitter. I wouldn't recomend poppin them straight from the bag. They were fabulous melted in a pan with some sweetner, dip with chunked fruit, lay on tray covered with wax paper, and refridgerate for 20 min. The chocolate hardens. Raspberries are my families' favorite but any fruit works! Also, very good sprinkled in warm milk for a homemade hot chocolate. This is a great product for experimental food people. Straight out of the bag... disappointing.

It's healthy, but...
While I'm quite impressed with the health claims for these nibs, frankly they taste like dirt! (Or what I imagine dirt would taste like.)

I don't understand how one reviewer got the nibs to melt. When I tried it, I got hot dirt. I finally settled on grinding them fine, mixing them with peanut butter, sweetener, regular cocoa powder and a little milk.

It's not bad -- but maybe next, I'll just get some really dark chocolate. Life's a little short to be eating dirt.

Good bargain. Roast them first!
If you're reading this review, you're more than likely aware of how good cacao nibs are for you. I'm not enough of a gourmet to tell you whether or not the Navitas Naturals nibs are better than others, since nibs are merely the inside of the husked cocoa nut and there are many, many different varieties of cocoa beans. Some year I'll try others.

What I can tell you is that this is a great bargain, given that most nibs tend to run around the $20 for 1 lb range. Look it up elsewhere, but that's the typical price, and if you have Prime this is an even better deal. Just as importantly, I was startled at other reviews. They should taste like dirt raw - because you shouldn't eat them that way! Toast them like almonds, and while you may lose a few minerals in the process the flavor goes from non-existent to bitter crunchy with a bit of an aftertaste of raw chocolate. It's like toasting nuts; 250-300F for 15-20 minutes and these turn into something that's edible. I tend not to eat them by themselves - if you're looking for a simple antioxidant snack, you might do better with Goji berries - but with yogurt or such they're good. I'm sure someone out there will experiment with the minutae of exactly how long to roast and get them closer to optimal than I have.

Nutritional content from the label since it's not posted: Serving size: 2 tablespoons, 16 per container. 140 Calories/90 Fat Calories. Total Fat 10g/Saturated 3g. No Cholesterol/30mg Sodium. 12g Carbs/8g Fiber, 2g Sugars. 1g Protein/40mg Vitamin C (67% RDA!). What's not on this is the slew of anti oxidants and magnesium that make this a hot health food. Enjoy!

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