Ghana Cocoa Nibs

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Ghana Cocoa Nibs. Sun-dried, sorted, graded.

Produced from COCOBOD-certified Ghanaian cocoa beans — sun-dried, shelled, and broken into small, crunchy fragments. Not roasted. Full natural cocoa flavour retained.

No sugar. No additives. No preservatives. No fillers. Pure cocoa in its most natural edible form.

Sourced direct from Ghana. Dispatched from our UK hub in Chelmsford, Essex.

Key Properties · Spec Sheet

Origin: Single-origin Ghana, West Africa
Processing: Sun-dried, cracked, winnowed (not roasted)
Colour: Dark brown
Flavour: Intense, bitter chocolate — no sugar, no sweetness
Texture: Crunchy, irregular fragments
Additives: None — 100% pure cocoa bean
Shelf life: 12 months or more stored in a cool, dry place in a sealed container
Grade: Food-grade
Certification: COCOBOD-certified origin

Batch COAs available on request · team@cocoafoundry.co.uk

How to Use · FAQs · Ordering

How to Use

Chocolate making

Inclusions in bars and truffles for crunch and texture contrast. Grind in a melanger to produce your own cocoa mass from scratch — bean-to-bar.

Baking

Replace or combine with chocolate chips in cookies, brownies, and muffins. Less sweet, more intense chocolate hit.

Smoothies and bowls

Add to smoothies, porridge, yoghurt, and acai bowls for crunch and cocoa flavour.

Snacking

Eat straight. Sugar-free, nutrient-dense chocolate snack.

Savoury

Crush into spice rubs and mole sauces. Garnish for rich, complex dishes.

What Are Cocoa Nibs?

Cocoa nibs are small, broken pieces of cocoa beans — the purest form of chocolate you can eat. After fermentation, sun-drying, and shelling, the inner bean is cracked into irregular fragments. Crunchy. Deep, bitter chocolate flavour. No added sugar.

Naturally high in dietary fibre, magnesium, and iron. One of the richest natural sources of flavonoids among plant foods.

Why Ghana Cocoa Nibs?

Ghana's cocoa-growing regions — Ashanti, Western, Eastern — produce beans with naturally rich flavour developed through careful post-harvest fermentation and sun-drying. Traditional methods. Deep chocolate character built in before the beans reach a processor.

All Ghanaian cocoa is regulated by COCOBOD, which grades and inspects every batch before export. Substandard or under-fermented beans don't make it into the supply chain. Buying Ghana cocoa nibs means beans that have passed one of the strictest national quality control systems in the cocoa world.

Quality & Sourcing

COCOBOD-certified origin. Sourced direct from Ghana. Lab-verified with Certificates of Analysis available on request — covering moisture content, fat content, shell content, and microbiological testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are cocoa nibs?

Small, broken pieces of sun-dried cocoa beans. The purest form of chocolate — no sugar, no additives. Crunchy texture, deep bitter chocolate flavour.

Are your cocoa nibs roasted?

No. Ours are not roasted. Sun-dried Ghana cocoa beans, cracked and winnowed. Full natural cocoa flavour retained.

What nutrients do cocoa nibs contain?

Naturally high in dietary fibre, magnesium, iron, and flavonoids. No added sugar. Minimally processed.

Do cocoa nibs contain caffeine?

Yes. Roughly 12mg per tablespoon, compared to around 95mg in a cup of coffee. Also contain theobromine, a mild stimulant.

Can I grind cocoa nibs into cocoa mass?

Yes. Grinding in a melanger or stone grinder produces cocoa mass — the starting point for bean-to-bar chocolate. Allow 24–72 hours for a smooth result.

How should I store cocoa nibs?

Cool, dry, sealed container. 12 months or more when stored correctly. No refrigeration needed.

Sourcing & Ordering

Pack Sizes

100g250g500g1kg2kg5kg10kg15kg20kg25kg

Available through our online shop. The Cocoa Taster Pack bundles 100g each of cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and cocoa nibs.

Wholesale (50kg+): email team@cocoafoundry.co.uk or visit the Wholesale page for trade pricing.

All orders dispatched from Chelmsford, Essex. Free delivery on orders over £50 to most UK mainland postcodes.

Certificates of Analysis: batch-specific COAs available on request. Email team@cocoafoundry.co.uk.