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 …

Overview Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao). The beans are used to make chocolate and are a source of many antioxidants.

Jun 13, 2025 · Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. While more studies in humans are necessary, some research suggests that it contains important …

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 …

Oct 15, 2025 · The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit which houses the substance that later becomes chocolate or cocoa. Find out why the raw form is so healthy.

Oct 23, 2025 · What research says about potential health benefits of chocolate The research on chocolate and its health benefits has been mixed. One study that followed the eating habits of …

3 days ago · Choose cacao powder made from 100% unsweetened cacao, which is minimally processed. Avoid cocoa powders that are alkalized. They have been mixed with a solution to …

May 28, 2024 · Cocoa is a powder made from roasted, husked, and dried cacao beans, which are the fermented seeds of the cacao tree. The cacao tree stands about 12-25 feet tall and grows …

As chocolate and cocoa product consumption, along with interest in them as functional foods, increases worldwide, there is a need to systematically and critically appraise the available …