Valrhona Cocoa Nibs are made from Ghana cocoa beans that have been fermented, dried, roasted, shelled and crushed. They deliver the pure, bitter and lightly spicy taste of cocoa together with a distinctive crunchy texture.

Their concentrated chocolate character makes them suitable for use as an inclusion, textural contrast or finishing ingredient across professional pastry, chocolate and frozen-dessert applications.

Cocoa nibs are small pieces of roasted cocoa bean. Because they contain no added sugar, they preserve the bean’s direct cocoa flavor and natural crunch while allowing pastry chefs and chocolatiers to control the sweetness of the finished recipe.

• Primary profile: Sweet spices
• Secondary profile: Grilled dried fruit
• Taste: Pure, bitter and lightly spicy cocoa
• Texture: Firm and crunchy
• Overall character: Concentrated roasted cocoa flavor

• Small, irregular pieces of roasted cocoa bean
• Dry, naturally textured surface
• Suitable for visible inclusions, coatings and finishing

• Cocoa content: 100%
• Fat content: 56%
• Cocoa origin: Ghana
• Format: 1kg bag
• Valrhona reference: 3285
• Best-before period: 12 months
• Recommended storage: 14–16°C / 57–60°F
• Storage conditions: Keep in a cool, dry place and protect from light, moisture and strong odors

Cocoa beans from Ghana.

Valrhona identifies this product as gluten-free and kosher. Always consult the packaging received for the latest ingredient, allergen and certification information.

• Cookies and baked goods
• Cakes and entremets
• Ganaches and chocolate preparations
• Ice creams and frozen desserts
• Chocolate bars and confectionery
• Finishing for chocolate mousse
• Crunchy inclusions and decorative toppings

• Introduces pronounced cocoa flavor without added sweetness
• Adds a clean, natural crunch to soft or creamy preparations
• Can be incorporated into recipes or applied as a finishing ingredient
• Suitable for pastry, chocolate, bakery and frozen-dessert production

BBPH perspective: Valrhona Cocoa Nibs give professionals a direct expression of roasted Ghana cocoa with no added sugar. Their concentrated flavor and dependable crunch make them especially useful when a recipe needs both cocoa intensity and textural contrast.