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What Are Cocoa Nibs?

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Cocoa nibs are crumbled bits of dried and roasted cacao beans, a key ingredient in chocolate.

The nibs are the same part of the bean used in chocolate production.

you’re able to use them interchangeably in baking.

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I generally find it easier to find cacao nibs (rather than cocoa nibs) in stores.

Brands likeNavitas Organicsare widely available at Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, and other big-box food stores.

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