Raw Cacao nibs are the "raw material" for making raw cacao powder and raw cacao butter. They are the raw, fermented cacao bean that has had the outer peeling removed. They can be used like a chocolate chip, though they are firmer and will not melt at the same temperatures. These Raw and Fermented Cacao Nibs come from Peru. They are a richer, dark brown color. Their flavor is also more intense, and there is almost a faint coffee like flavor to them in addition to the light chocolate taste.