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MOQ: 1 containerCocoa Nibs
Crushed kernel with minimal shell — ready for grinding or craft lines.
Nibs are roasted (or raw, on request) cocoa kernels broken after winnowing, with shell content kept to a minimum. They are the direct step before grinding into liquor — and a finished ingredient for craft makers.
Supplied in vacuum or lined cartons and bags for container shipment, with roast profile and sizing agreed per order.
Background & commercial significance
Nibs predate industrial chocolate: Mesoamerican drinkers ground roasted kernels with stone tools centuries ago. The craft-chocolate revival made single-origin nibs a premium ingredient again — for grinding, brewing and inclusions.
General commodity information below is educational. HB33 lot-specific details are confirmed per inquiry.
Common uses & applications
- Craft chocolate — Bean-to-bar grinding, single-origin bars and couvertures.
- Bakery & inclusions — Cookies, granola, ice-cream and snack inclusions with cocoa crunch.
- Brewing & distilling — Stouts, liqueurs and botanical spirits with cocoa depth.
- Retail packing — Pouches of roasted nibs for health-food and specialty shelves.
Specifications
- Broken kernel; roast profile agreed per order
- Minimal, confirmed per lot
- Low and stable, confirmed per lot
- Vacuum or lined cartons / bags
- Full containers; tonnage confirmed per lot
Indicative specifications. Final grade, moisture and packaging are confirmed per lot and verified before shipment.
Quality, handling & storage
Nibs pick up odours and moisture fast: keep sealed, cool and dry. Vacuum packing is recommended for long routes and craft-grade lots.
Packaging & bulk shipping
- Vacuum packs, lined cartons or food-grade bags to buyer spec.
- Private-label pouches available for contracted retail volumes.
- Container loaded with moisture protection on request.
Typical buyers & industries
Bean-to-bar makers
Craft chocolate houses buying traceable, low-shell nibs.
Food manufacturers
Bakery, snack and ice-cream lines using nib inclusions.
Brewers & distillers
Drinks makers building cocoa character into product.
Minimum order quantity
Final tonnage depends on product density and container type — confirmed before shipment.
Request a Quote for this productProduct questions
Raw or roasted?
Roasted is standard; raw nibs and custom roast profiles are available on request.
What shell level can you guarantee?
Shell content is minimised by winnowing and confirmed per lot — state your limit in the inquiry.
Do you do retail pouches?
Yes for contracted container volumes, with private labelling available.
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