The cocoa bean, also known as cocoa (/ ˈkoʊ.koʊ /) or cacao (/ kəˈkaʊ /), [1] is the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of …

Oct 15, 2025 · The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit which houses the substance that later becomes chocolate or cocoa. Find out why the raw form is so healthy.

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Cocoa, 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 …

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May 30, 2025 · Cacao—sometimes called cocoa—is rich in antioxidants, magnesium, and iron and may have benefits for cardiovascular health and brain function. 1 2 This fruit from the …

Nov 16, 2024 · Cocoa beans are more than just the foundation of delicious chocolate. From their ancient history to their diverse present-day applications, they tell a story of resilience, culture, …

May 28, 2024 · Cocoa is a powder made from roasted, husked, and dried cacao beans, which are the fermented seeds of the cacao tree. The cacao tree stands about 12-25 feet tall and grows …

Theobroma cacao (cacao tree or cocoa tree) is a small (6–12 m (20–39 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the Malvaceae family. [1][3] Its seeds— cocoa beans —are used to make chocolate liquor, …