Cacao

usgb/kəˈkaʊ/
noun

A tropical tree whose seeds are used to make cocoa and chocolate.

Cacao trees are native to Central and South America.
Visual representation of "cacao" - A tropical tree whose seeds are used to make cocoa and chocolate

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  • cacao tree
  • cacao seed
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Geographic Origin

Cacao trees grow mainly in the tropical climates of the Americas and Africa.

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Cacao trees thrive best near the equator.
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Botanical Aspect

Understanding 'cacao' includes its role in botany and the process from tree to chocolate.

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Biologists study how cacao trees pollinate and fruit.
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Cultural Significance

Cacao has a rich heritage, especially in ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

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Cacao was once considered a gift from the gods by the Aztecs.
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