"the Grain of the Cocoa
Beans... is the Essence of the
Chocolate. The Grain Contributes a
Crunchy Element and Gives a Thin
Chocolate Flavor to Bakery Products
and Savory Dishes. It is An
Excellent Substitute for Dried
Fruit and Roasted Chocolate Drops
and Does Not Contribute
Sugar." (from the Company
Website Scharffen Berger) Last Year
I Added the Grain of the Cocoa
Beans to My Short Pastry and I Have
Prepared Packages of Shortbread as
a Christmas Gift. I Find That the
Gifts Food, Especially If Made by
Hand, are Always Welcome.