A Food411 reader wonders what are chocolate nibs?
Jun 1st, 2007 by food411
name: pc
email: XXX
state: virginia
message: a food network recipe calls for cocoa nibs. What are they and where can I purchase them. Thanks
Hi Patricia,
Food411’s February Email was all about Chocolate :
Here is an excerpt all about the cocoa nibs:
“To make chocolate, processors roast and shell the cocoa beans, leaving only the centers, called nibs. These nibs are then pulverized or ground into a smooth liquid that’s called chocolate liquor (although it contains no alcohol). When the chocolate liquor cools, it forms solid blocks. Recently, many chocolate makers have also been using the nibs as a topping for dark chocolate creations, nibs are also sold alone to be added to ice cream, yogurt or in baking. Its makes a crunchy and delicious addition.”
http://www.scharffenberger.com/
You can order them online – visit our chocolate section and click on Scharffen Berger – they sell the nibs.
Very interesting, I had never heard of nibs.
Many of the chocolate companies are offering choclates with the nibs on top
I just saw chocolate nibs at a food store at JFK airport, I was wondering what they were! I always learn something here…