Theobroma cacao - Wikipedia
WEBTheobroma cacao (cacao tree or cocoa tree) is a small (6–12 m (20–39 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae. [1] [3] Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter and chocolate. [4] Native to the tropics of the Americas, the largest producer of cocoa beans in 2018 was Ivory Coast, at
Cacao tree - Theobroma cacao | Plants - Kew
WEBPlant description. An evergreen tree with shiny, leathery, egg-shaped leaves that start red and turn green. The young leaves are red and droop to deter herbivores. It is cauliflorous, meaning the tiny, yellowish-white to pale pink flowers grow in clusters directly from the trunk and large branches.
Cacao | Description, Cultivation, Pests, & Diseases | Britannica
WEBCacao, tropical evergreen tree grown for its edible seeds. Native to lowland rainforests of South America, cacao is grown commercially in the New World tropics as well as western Africa and tropical Asia. Learn more about the cacao plant and its cultivation in this article.
Cocoa bean | Description, History, Cultivation, Processing, …
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Cocoa bean, seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), which is used to create cocoa and cocoa butter, key ingredients of chocolate. The beans themselves can be crushed or chopped into “nibs” for a variety of culinary uses, from salad dressing to ice cream toppings; they can also add thickness to a.
Everything you need to know about the cocoa tree - Chocolate …
WEBThe cocoa tree is native to Mexico and produces cocoa beans. There are 3 main types of cocoa trees: Criollo, Forastero and Trinitario.
Chocolate's Natural Roots: The Cacao Tree - Field Museum
WEBJul 7, 2016 · Cacao trees can grow up to 30 feet tall and produce large pods that are the color and shape of small footballs. These pods contain 30 to 50 seeds—enough to make about two dark chocolate or seven milk chocolate bars! But unlike the chocolate we consume, pure cacao isn’t a sweet snack.
Cocoa bean - Wikipedia
WEBThe cocoa bean, also known simply as cocoa (/ ˈ k oʊ. k oʊ /) or cacao (/ k ə ˈ k aʊ /), [1] is the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of nonfat substances) and cocoa butter (the fat) can be extracted.
Cacao Tree: Everything You Need to Know - Sweet New Earth
WEBJul 3, 2023 · Everything You Need to Know to Take A Cacao Tree. Whether you're a fan of chocolate liquor or enjoy the cocoa powder in your baking sessions, every type of chocolate you use comes from cacao beans. These beans grow as seeds on cacao trees. Here's what you need to know about growing cocoa trees.
Cocoa | Description, History, Processing, & Products | Britannica
WEBCocoa, highly concentrated powder made from a paste prepared from cocoa beans of the cacao tree and used in beverages and as a flavoring ingredient. Cocoa is the key ingredient in chocolate and chocolate confections. Learn …
Cocoa Life - Cocoa Growing
WEBCocoa Life helps communities thrive in six key cocoa-growing origin countries: Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Dominican Republic and Brazil.