This began my quest for the answers. Below are the Native American Indian names that I have found with their meanings. When I know which tribe, the name comes from, I have indicated it. If the tribe is not listed, I do not know it, you don't have to email asking. I have yet to find, the pronunciations of the names, so again do not ask.
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1 Cocoa nibs are a good source of iron! 2  Iron is one of the most important minerals because it serves as an essential part of hemoglobin. 3  Hemoglobin is important in the body because it helps transport the oxygen in your blood to enzymes and body cells. Cocoa nibs also have ~1/4 of the amount of caffeine you might find in a cup of coffee, so they can provide a little energy boost when eaten as part of a snack like trail mix. 2  They also are a good source of copper, which is also important in making hemoglobin and carrying oxygen in red blood cells.