Each little bite of Cacao Noel's Dark Chocolate Crunchy Pearls is a delightful pop of crunchy puffed rice enrobed in fine couverture chocolate. These are a staple in pastry dA cor but can also be used to finish off ice cream, mousses, to decorate cupcakes or whatever your pastry-chef heart fancies. These little balls are around 3-5 mm in size and add a pleasant crunch and chocolate flavor to recipes. Use them instead of chocolate chips in cookies for a fun twist! Mix them up with white chocolate crunchy pearls for pretty dA cor, toss them in granola or trail mix, sprinkle over frosted brownies -endless crunchy possibilities! Ready to use right out of the convenient re-sealable pail. The large format packaging means you also get great value for a premium product that will last. This product is made by Cacao Noel, a world-renowned French chocolate producer. Cacao Noel expertly grown fine Equatorial cocoa beans in the Ivory Coast, roast them in France, creating a sophisticated baking product designed for artisan chocolatiers and pastry chefs.