Hailed as the ''Food of the Gods'', cacao contains the highest concentration of magnesium and antioxidants of any food on the planet. Our certified organic cacao nibs are made from highly-prized Criollo beans, and are grown under a canopy of shade trees in the fertile soil of Peru. To preserve the complex flavor profile and health benefits, the beans are carefully harvested, washed with a mineral wash to disinfect them from any harmful contaminants, fermented, and sun-dried, never being exposed to damaging high temperatures above 114 degrees Fahrenheit.Expiration03/01/2019