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 …

Jul 12, 2023 · If you buy chocolate, you’ve likely noticed that some packages say they contain cacao while others say cocoa. This article tells you the difference between cacao and cocoa …

Jan 12, 2025 · Find out what nutrients are in cocoa powder and learn how they can help with everything from cognitive functioning to wound healing.

Jun 12, 2025 · What is cocoa? Discover the origins of cacao, its different types, and how to use it—from baking and drinks to raw snacks and beyond.

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 …

13 hours ago · Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Friday and posted 1-week highs. Cocoa price surged on Friday after the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) cut its global 2024/25 …

Nov 21, 2025 · Explore how the cocoa crisis is transforming the chocolate industry, driving investment in lab-grown cocoa, fermentation tech, and sustainable solutions for manufacturers.

5 days ago · Nestlé plant scientists, in collaboration with leading research institutions, have mapped the diversity of cocoa varieties in an effort to safeguard the future of chocolate.

Apr 9, 2025 · The whole cocoa beans or cacao beans are edible, but the bean itself is usually transformed into dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, etc. And the white fleshy …

Where does cocoa come from? You probably know cocoa is made from the beans grown by the “cacao tree”, a small tree found in the tropical regions of Africa, South America and the …