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- Theo Chocolate Roasted Cacao Nibs - 8 oz. (341g) Theo Chocolate Roasted Cacao Nibs are bits of unrefined cacao beans that have been separated from their shell and roasted to perfection in our chocolate factory. Nibs are naturally rich in vitamins and minerals. They are also a great source of antioxidants. Nibs are incredibly versatile, and lend themselves to both sweet and savory recipes. Use them as you would nuts or chocolate chips: bake into breads and cookies, Sprinkle over oatmeal, top oven roasted vegetables, toss into trail mix and salads, incorporate in meat rubs and sauces. The possibilities are endless! Theo Chocolate Roasted Cacao Nibs : Organic Fair Trade Certified Suitable for Vegans Dairy Free Gluten Free Soy Free Best of all, Theo Chocolate is proud to be the first Fair Trade and Fair for Life chocolate maker. The IMO Fair for life certification goes beyond fair trade by certifying their entire supply chain from the farmers, through to Theo's business practices and factory. Theo is committed to raising the bar! Their factory is open every day to visitors. Join them at 3400 Phinney, where you can smell and taste all of their incredible creations, watch them roast cocoa beans and hand craft their beautiful confections, and learn ore about their movement to save the planet and its capacity to nurture and sustain all living things. Theo’s standards and practices include: Using only pure ingredients that are grown sustainably. Theo source their ingredients locally whenever possible. Partnering with our growers by ensuring they earn a living wage and have access to education for their families. Honoring and respecting our employees and suppliers. This is possible due to the unique fact that we control every step of our own manufacturing process. Using green energy sources to power our factory. Using sustainable packaging and printing methods. Educating about social and environmental accountability 7 days a week through public tours of our artisan factory. What is chocolate made of? Chocolate is made from the fermented, roasted and ground seeds of the chocolate tree: Theobroma cacao. The seeds contain an abundance of interesting substances because in nature their role is to support the growth of a new tree. During chocolate making, the process of fermentation and roasting develops the “chocolatey” flavor of the seeds as new molecules are produced in “browning reactions” called the Maillard reaction. Careful grinding and mixing of the chocolate produces the smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a process known as tempering sets the molecular structure of the chocolate into the correct molecular conformation in the solid bar. Real chocolate is a mixture of finely ground roasted and fermented cacao seeds and sugar. A 70% chocolate bar contains 70% ground cacao and 30% sugar with a hint of ground vanilla bean. The ground cacao is comprised of cacao butter, a natural oil, in which the ground particles of the cacao seed are suspended. These particles are fibrous and contain a mixture of polyphenols and catechins which have been shown to have antioxidant activity; similar to properties of the molecules in green tea, for instance. Dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa has a lot of these polyphenols and catechins. Conversely, chocolate that is heavily processed or contains very little cacao has little antioxidant activity left. The polyphenol and catechin antioxidants that can be found in cacao have been shown to have positive health benefits including reduction of blood pressure, reduction of inflammation, inhibition of oral caries and improvements in cerebral blood flow. In addition, chocolate contains theobromine, a mild stimulant related to caffeine. Bean to Bar Once the beans arrive at Theo's factory in Seattle, the real magic happens. Their factory is a working testament to their belief in artisanal methods and the importance of a human touch. Step 1: Roasting Their master roaster sorts the beans, drawing on years of k
- UPC # 874492002282
- Size/Form 9 oz.
Suggested Use: 100% pure cacao. Great for savory cooking! INGREDIENTS Theo Chocolate - Roasted Cacao Nibs - 8 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: ¼ Cup (28g) Servings Per Container: 8 Amount Per Serving %DV* Calories 150 Calories from Fat 140 Total Fat 15 g 23% Saturated Fat 9 g 44% Trans fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3% Dieatry Fiber 4 g 16% Sugar 0 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 0% • Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. WARNINGS Allergy Information: Contains Tree Nuts (Coconut) Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts & other nuts.
