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Kakaonibs

cacao nibs

noun kah-KAH-oh-nibs Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Nahuatl cacahuatl + English nibs

Usage Note

Kakaonibs are small pieces of crushed, roasted cacao beans with an intense, bitter chocolate flavour. Sold in German health food shops and supermarkets, they are used in Müsli, smoothies, and artisan chocolate bars. Always used in the plural.

Examples

"Kakaonibs geben dem Müsli eine knusprige Textur und ein leicht bitteres Aroma."

Natural Translation

Cacao nibs give the muesli a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter aroma.

Literal Translation

Cacao nibs give the muesli a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter aroma.

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