TASTE: Bitter, but less tannic than the whole cacao bean. VALUED FOR: Raw whole food nutrition, and convenience (skin and germ already removed so you don't have to do it yourself.) INGREDIENTS: 100% Criollo cacao beans (the world's finest bean variety.) OUR SOURCE: Peruvian Amazon. GRADE: Certified organic. BONUS: Preservative-free. Gluten-free. Non-irradiated. HOW TO ENJOY: Enjoy these cacao nibs the same way you would our cacao beans (pretty much any way you want!) Their ready-to-use state and small size, make them ideal as an ingredient in both your no-bake dessert and baked goods recipes. They're a great substitution for baker's chocolate and the natural choice over sugary, over-processed, nutrient-depleted commercial chocolate chips. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.