The cocoa bean, also known 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.

Jul 12, 2023 · Chocolate is made from cacao beans — or rather seeds — from the Theobroma cacao tree. This plant produces large, pod-like fruits, each containing 20–60 beans surrounded by a sticky, sweet-tart...

Jul 24, 2023 · Cacao is a fruit produced by the Theobroma cacao plant. This tree, which grows primarily in Africa, South America and Central America, produces pods that contain cacao beans. Those beans,...

Jan 28, 2025 · cacao, (Theobroma cacao), tropical evergreen tree (family Malvaceae) grown for its edible seeds, whose scientific name means “food of the gods” in Greek. Native to lowland rainforests of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, cacao is grown commercially in the New World tropics as well as western Africa and tropical Asia.

Jan 10, 2025 · 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 sauce or texture to a cake.

Oct 17, 2023 · Cacao powder is made from raw cacao beans and nibs that are fermented, roasted, and milled into a powder. It's similar to cocoa powder, but it’s more nutritious because it's less processed.

Feb 27, 2021 · Cacao beans attract the gourmands of almost every culture, as this wonderful fruit is a valuable source of chocolate, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter. Absorbing the benefits of tropical forests, cacao beans are enormously good for everyone regardless of age or sex.

Jan 9, 2025 · Cacao is made from the beans of the Theobroma cacao evergreen tree. The tree belongs to the Malvaceae family, and the beans can be used to make edible products, such as powders, butter, and nibs. Cacao is often confused with cocoa because they are derived from the cacao tree beans.

Apr 25, 2017 · The cocoa bean (or cacao) is native to South America, and is used to produce a wide array of culinary treats including chocolate and hot cocoa.

Nov 21, 2024 · What are cacao trees? The cacao tree (theobroma cacao) is a tropical plant that produces seeds (AKA cocoa beans) that are the main ingredient in chocolate. Cacao trees grow in warm, humid climates, usually within 20 degrees of the equator, in places like Ghana, Ivory Coast, Brazil, and Indonesia.