What You Need To Know About Cacao
1. Cacao Cultivation The manufacture of chocolate starts with the cultivation of the cacao tree. The Theobroma cacao grows near the equator (within 20 degrees both north and south). The plant thrives in a blend of hot temperature, shade, and rain. Each tree has oval fruits/pods about 5 to 12 inches long. Every pod comes with 30 to 50 seeds, known as cacao/cocoa beans. Well, you must be wondering what is the difference between cacao and cocoa? The pod, the plant, and the seed/bean are referred to as cacao. On the other hand, cocoa is the name for beans after…