Cacao: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Theobroma cacao • cocoa

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Brazilian cocoa pods

Hands opening a red cocoa pod on the tree to reveal clusters of soft, white seeds inside. Several whole cocoa pods hang from branches in the background.

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Chocolate wrapped in foil

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