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Premium Cocoa Nibs – Verified Flavanol & Polyphenol Content

Expected Availability Mid May 2025.

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Premium Cocoa Nibs – Verified Flavanol & Polyphenol Content

Expected Availability Mid May 2025.

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Cacao Nibs are crushed cocoa beans

Santa Barbara Chocolate – Premium Cocoa Nibs

Single-Origin Purity. Scientifically Verified Potency. Unmatched Flavor.

Crafted from carefully selected cacao beans grown in nutrient-rich equatorial regions, our cocoa nibs are lightly roasted and stone-broken to preserve cacao’s natural complexity — delivering deep chocolate flavor and scientifically measurable health benefits.

Each batch is independently analyzed by an ISO-accredited third-party laboratory to verify flavanol and polyphenol content. The result: a whole-food cacao ingredient with integrity you can taste and trust.

Three tablespoons of our cocoa nibs meet the FDA’s “High Flavanol” claim threshold, making this a functional food with real nutritional value.

Functional Benefits (Per 1 Tbsp / 8g Serving):

  • 77.68 mg of total cocoa flavanols (DP1–DP7)

  • 28,600 µg/g of total polyphenols (as gallic acid equivalents)

These values reflect the natural presence of flavanol monomers and oligomers (DP1–DP7) — the most bioavailable and clinically studied compounds in cacao. Verified using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), the gold standard for flavanol testing.

Ultra Low Heavy Metals – Independently Verified

Our nibs are tested for heavy metals and exceed the strictest global standards, including California Prop 65:

  • Cadmium: 0.0538 ppm — far below the 0.80 ppm Prop 65 threshold for 95%+ cacao

  • Lead: <0.005 ppm

  • Mercury: <0.005 ppm

  • Arsenic: <0.010 ppm

This level of purity is rare in the cocoa industry and reflects our unwavering commitment to clean, safe cacao.

Whole Food Format, Uncompromised Quality

  • 100% cacao nibs — nothing added, nothing removed

  • No sugar, no sweeteners, no additives

  • Non-alkalized, vegan, and gluten-free

  • Minimally processed to retain full flavonoid integrity

  • Flavor profile: deep, chocolatey bitterness with subtle fruit and mineral notes

How to Use:

  • Blend into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt

  • Bake into cookies, granola, or energy bites

  • Enjoy straight for a crunchy, bitter chocolate snack

Available Sizes:

  • 2lb Bag – Verified Flavanol-Rich Nibs (Perfect for Daily Wellness)

  • 10 × 2lb Bags – 20lb Case (Best Value + Independent Certification + FREE Shipping)

From origin to outcome, our Premium Cocoa Nibs offer the rare intersection of flavor, functionality, and verified purity. For those who seek real cacao — with science to back it — this is the standard. Only from Santa Barbara Chocolate.

Certificate of Analysis – Cocoa Nibs

Santa Barbara Chocolate – Premium Cocoa Nibs

Flavanol and Polyphenol Profile (Per 1 Tbsp / 8g Serving):

  • 77.68 mg total cocoa flavanols (DP1–DP7)

  • 28,600 µg/g total polyphenols (gallic acid equivalents)

  • Tested using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)

  • Verified by independent ISO-accredited third-party laboratory

Heavy Metals Analysis:

  • Cadmium: 0.0538 ppm (well below Prop 65 threshold of 0.80 ppm for 95%+ cacao)

  • Lead: <0.005 ppm

  • Mercury: <0.005 ppm

  • Arsenic: <0.010 ppm

This analysis reflects Santa Barbara Chocolate’s commitment to purity, transparency, and scientifically validated quality.

 

 

Grade AA cocoa beans are rainforest harvested, fermented and low roast to ensure a delicate flavor and maximum cocoa antioxidants. Audited and tested for safety, Santa Barbara Chocolate uses the same high grade cacao to make nibs as we do in making our chocolate. We test for heavy metals and microbes and we are confident our crunchy nibs are an industry leader in quality.

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Santa Barbara Chocolate – Premium Cocoa Nibs

Single-Origin Purity. Scientifically Verified Potency. Unmatched Flavor.

Crafted from carefully selected cacao beans grown in nutrient-rich equatorial regions, our cocoa nibs are lightly roasted and stone-broken to preserve cacao’s natural complexity — delivering deep chocolate flavor and scientifically measurable health benefits.

Each batch is independently analyzed by an ISO-accredited third-party laboratory to verify flavanol and polyphenol content. The result: a whole-food cacao ingredient with integrity you can taste and trust.

Three tablespoons of our cocoa nibs meet the FDA’s “High Flavanol” claim threshold, making this a functional food with real nutritional value.

Functional Benefits (Per 1 Tbsp / 8g Serving):

  • 77.68 mg of total cocoa flavanols (DP1–DP7)

  • 28,600 µg/g of total polyphenols (as gallic acid equivalents)

These values reflect the natural presence of flavanol monomers and oligomers (DP1–DP7) — the most bioavailable and clinically studied compounds in cacao. Verified using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), the gold standard for flavanol testing.

Ultra Low Heavy Metals – Independently Verified

Our nibs are tested for heavy metals and exceed the strictest global standards, including California Prop 65:

  • Cadmium: 0.0538 ppm — far below the 0.80 ppm Prop 65 threshold for 95%+ cacao

  • Lead: <0.005 ppm

  • Mercury: <0.005 ppm

  • Arsenic: <0.010 ppm

This level of purity is rare in the cocoa industry and reflects our unwavering commitment to clean, safe cacao.

Whole Food Format, Uncompromised Quality

  • 100% cacao nibs — nothing added, nothing removed

  • No sugar, no sweeteners, no additives

  • Non-alkalized, vegan, and gluten-free

  • Minimally processed to retain full flavonoid integrity

  • Flavor profile: deep, chocolatey bitterness with subtle fruit and mineral notes

How to Use:

  • Blend into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt

  • Bake into cookies, granola, or energy bites

  • Enjoy straight for a crunchy, bitter chocolate snack

Available Sizes:

  • 2lb Bag – Verified Flavanol-Rich Nibs (Perfect for Daily Wellness)

  • 10 × 2lb Bags – 20lb Case (Best Value + Independent Certification + FREE Shipping)

From origin to outcome, our Premium Cocoa Nibs offer the rare intersection of flavor, functionality, and verified purity. For those who seek real cacao — with science to back it — this is the standard. Only from Santa Barbara Chocolate.

Certificate of Analysis – Cocoa Nibs

Santa Barbara Chocolate – Premium Cocoa Nibs

Flavanol and Polyphenol Profile (Per 1 Tbsp / 8g Serving):

  • 77.68 mg total cocoa flavanols (DP1–DP7)

  • 28,600 µg/g total polyphenols (gallic acid equivalents)

  • Tested using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)

  • Verified by independent ISO-accredited third-party laboratory

Heavy Metals Analysis:

  • Cadmium: 0.0538 ppm (well below Prop 65 threshold of 0.80 ppm for 95%+ cacao)

  • Lead: <0.005 ppm

  • Mercury: <0.005 ppm

  • Arsenic: <0.010 ppm

This analysis reflects Santa Barbara Chocolate’s commitment to purity, transparency, and scientifically validated quality.

 

 

Additional Information

Grade AA cocoa beans are rainforest harvested, fermented and low roast to ensure a delicate flavor and maximum cocoa antioxidants. Audited and tested for safety, Santa Barbara Chocolate uses the same high grade cacao to make nibs as we do in making our chocolate. We test for heavy metals and microbes and we are confident our crunchy nibs are an industry leader in quality.

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