Cacao Nibs by TwoPynts
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Description
Raw Cacao Nibs are the purest form of dark chocolate you can find. Rather bitter, they nonetheless make a good topping for other food, especially ice cream! ;] I've gotten used to the taste -- it's healthy after all... ----- Cacao Nibs Cacao is the seed of a fruit of an Amazonian tree that was brought to Central America during or before the time of the Olmecs. Cacao beans were so revered by the Mayans and Aztecs that they used them as money! In 1753 Carl von Linnaeus, the 18th-century Swedish scientist, thought that cacao was so important that he named the genus and species of this tree himself. He named this tree: Theobroma cacao, which literally means "cacao, the food of the gods." Cacao beans contain no sugar and between 12% and 50% fat depending on variety and growth conditions. Nature's First Law cacao beans are around 40% fat content (low compared to other nuts). There is no evidence to implicate cacao bean consumption with obesity. Magnesium Cacao is remarkably rich in magnesium. Cacao seems to be the #1 source of magnesium of any food. This is likely the primary reason women crave chocolate during the menstrual period. Magnesium balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and is associated with more happiness. Magnesium is the most deficient major mineral on the Standard American Diet (SAD); over 80% of Americans are chronically deficient in Magnesium! ----- Thanks for stopping by and for your pinkish comments on my last photo, Cymbidium Orchid.
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Comments (26)
LostPatrol
Too much to read sorry (maybe later)love the textures and contrast
kimariehere
mmm I LOVE CHOColate infact , i am a chocoholic!!! haha will have to go to my chocolate 12 step group after looking at this lol!
odie
oh yummmy..this is my one downfall...(well, maybe there are more...) BUT..it is a wonderful shot. I want to grab one and savor it even w/o the sweetener!! :0)
RodsArt
My favorite food group! Great shot!
ModestyB
SPLENDID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P&K
Digimon
MMMMMM!!!! Crump-dill-ee-isous!!! Fab photo bro! Like giant slabs of coa coa concrete!!!
girsempa
At first glance I thought it was something to put in your flower garden to prevent weeds from growing ;-) (they use coco shells for that I think). Is this the pure natural state or already 'manufactured'?
Valerie-Ducom
miam miam... i like very much the chocolate!!!miam miam... very good capture my friend... miam miam... and very good color... miam miam....good weekend... miam miam... kiss... miam miam...
hotracer2
Looks like something out of this world, love the textures and lighting:):)..V
Punaguy
Yeah sure, just make me drool...one of my definate downfalls, chocolate..even if it's bitter, I will find away to eat it all! Aloha!
killerpumpkins
I am a chocolate lover indeed. I am off to find a chocolate treat. Thanks for the background. KP
suresh_krishna
Now I know why I so instinctively like chocolates!! They are GOOD for me. Thanks for the info. Now I have something to counter my wife's argument about hot chocolate topping on my ice cream. Lovely picture and wise info. :)))
redchilicat
mmmm yummy! Maybe sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top and it would be even better! Beautiful macro, so detailed and of course a delicious chocolate color!
sharky_
Slurp!!!!... More please. Aloha
Zacko
Carl von Linnaeus??? I had no idea! COOOL! And i also had no idea you spelled it that way....here in Sweden hes known as Carl von Linne. Im not that fond of dark chocolate....but just a tiny bit along with some good strong coffee sure cause an orgasm in ones mouth...if i may be so nasty to quote Stewie from "Family Guy". Excellent macro as usual Kort!!! Enjoy your sunday!!!! MAS4EVA!!! #:o)
Hedepo
Beautiful and tasteful texture, thanks for sharring this part of the chocolate story, the feeling "very well" after eating chocolate is the other "chemical side" of the wonderful bean!! Personally I like it veryyy much, childeren and not only children like to eat chocolade on a sandwish as "mouse droppings shape" little pieces or as flakes or as chocolade butter... overhere in Holland!! Have a nice weekend Henk
Luka_30
Excellent macro, and very interesting explanation.
Chaos911
W OOOOO W fantastic!!!!! thats a hell of a cool work!!!! im quite speechless! :)
jcv2
Wow, impressive story! Did not know that about magnesium! Incredible to see the variety in nature, stunning once again! And chocolate is something we all love, don't we!? ;) Fantastic work, Kort, you always know to surprise us with creative ideas! :)
tmathise
Alright, where's my box of chocolates (off to the kitchen)? LOL. Ahhhh, that's better! Thanks for reminding me I had those little buggers in the cabinet. YUM! In all seriousness (now), fantastic work Kort, both the photography and the research you put into your dialog. I really appreciate that buddy. Most excellent work indeed! Have a great new week!
BBarbs
LOL. Well, I take magnesium every day and I still LOVE Chocolate. lol. Excellent image....it is however making me hungry. lol. Love the research you did on this. Interesting stuff. Lots I didnt know....Superb !!!!
Denger
Cocoa loco, man! Interesting commentary (as usual)...
Margana
More fascinating facts Mr.D!Now I know why you are so happy ...and I am so miserable,lol.I guess I better acquire a taste for this brown gold if I know what's good for me,eh?Thanks for the info,and the tasty shot that accompanies it.Now where do I get me some?-M :^)
parb1194
Awesome capture of these nibs.
CameraObscura
Chunks of anti-depressant. Enjoy and gain weight. Thank you for sharing Kort.
CDBrugg
but the best chocolate is still made in Switzerland!