What are coco nibs?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by GeeL, Dec 23, 2017.

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  1. GeeL

    GeeL Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2008 Massachusetts

    I know they’re not chocolate chips used for cookies, but what are they?

    Can I substitute bittersweet or semisweet chocolate? Like a chunk of Belgian chocolate?
    Thanks
     
    #1 GeeL, Dec 23, 2017
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    They are crushed cacao beans, and not the same thing as finished chocolate. i.e. cacao is just one ingredient in chocolate. The closest substitute would probably be cocoa powder.
     
    #2 VikeMan, Dec 23, 2017
  3. GeeL

    GeeL Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2008 Massachusetts

    Thanks. My grocery store doesn’t carry nibs, so wanted to ask
     
    #3 GeeL, Dec 23, 2017
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