These 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, we've 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 cacao's soaring levels of antioxidants and trace minerals like magnesium and iron, you can feel good in every way about enjoying this chocolatey superfood. These 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.