100% cocoa bounty: 　These are organic cacao nibs that have been certified by organic JAS grown on a cacao plantation in OCA in Vietnam. Since the taste of cacao is affected by the soil, we are particular about soil preparation and have cleared the strict organic JAS certification. Cacao nibs are made by removing the seed coat (also called the epithelium) of the cacao bean through a process such as fermentation ~ roasting. In order to use it as a raw material for chocolate, cacao beans are crushed into chips. Cacao nibs are further ground to a mushy state called "cacao mass". Cocoa nibs are very hard because they have a lot of fiber, and they are finely made by a special machine. 100% cocoa ingredients: 　Cacao nibs are all about aroma and acidity. Because it is 100% cacao beans, everything is determined by the quality of the cacao beans as the raw material and the technology of the fermentation ~ roasting process. At OCA, we don't do any chemical processing to adjust the taste. Organic cacao beans grown on our own cacao farms are managed according to strict Japan standards, and local engineers who know cacao beans are processed. OCA's cacao nibs are additive-free and contain the nutrients of cacao as they are. OCA's cacao, grown in Vietnam, is a Trinitario variety and is characterized by its fruity acidity. It does not lose the characteristics of this cacao, has a fruity acidity and bittersweetness, and is a hot ingredient as a superfood in recent years. It has a mellow aroma and a crunchy, nutty texture, and can be used as an accent for dishes. Recommended way to eat: 　You can enjoy it as it is with yogurt or ice cream, as a snack with cheese, or as a topping for salads and curries. It is also recommended as an ingredient in smoothies and confectionery. Full of ingredients that are good for the body: 　The main effects expected from ingesting cacao polyphenols, which are included in cacao, are said to be "lowering blood pressure", "preventing arteriosclerosis", and "preventing aging". It also contains other nutritional components such as minerals, iron, deobromine, dietary fiber, and lignin. Since polyphenols cannot be stored in the body, it is recommended to take a little habitually every day.