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, …

The cocoa tree is native to Mexico and produces cocoa beans. There are 3 main types of cocoa trees: Criollo, Forastero and Trinitario.

Dec 3, 2024 · Cacao, 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 …

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 …

One of the world’s most popular products, chocolate, comes from the cacao, or cocoa tree. It is made from cocoa beans: The seeds stored in the yellow fruit of the cacao tree. Cacao beans …

Nov 21, 2024 · In this article, we’ll dive into the world of cacao trees, exploring how they grow, the types of cacao plants, and the importance of their cultivation in producing high-quality chocolate.

Jul 3, 2023 · Cacao trees are evergreen trees with egg-shaped and leathery leaves. Although they can live for well over 200 years, cacao trees produce cocoa beans for only 25 years. …

Nov 17, 2023 · The cacao tree, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao, is a small evergreen tree native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America. Revered for its precious …

Jan 9, 2022 · Cocoa or cacao is a tropical tree of the Malvaceae family to which other trees belong, such as the Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) or the cola tree (Cola acuminata).

The cocoa tree, its journey across time and continents. The very delicate cocoa tree is grown around the equatorial belt. It is native to the humid forests of the tropics of the Americas. It can …