Cocoa nibs
Crunchy bitter fragments of roasted cocoa beans, different from melting chocolate chips.
What it offers and why to use it
Crunchy bitter fragments of roasted cocoa beans, different from melting chocolate chips. Scatter over egg-washed dough before baking or add at the end to preserve crunch.
Crunchy bitter fragments of roasted cocoa beans, different from melting chocolate chips.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose food-grade unsweetened cocoa nibs with a clean cocoa aroma.
Store
Keep airtight in a cool dry place away from strong smells and light.
Prepare
Scatter over egg-washed dough before baking or add at the end to preserve crunch.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pair with the filling ingredients: tart fruit, nuts or chocolate according to its role.
How to substitute it
Chopped hazelnuts give a different crunch and introduce tree nuts; they do not reproduce cocoa flavour.
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