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Just where does chocolate come from? Does it grow on trees? Why yes! Chocolate comes from a small tropical tree called Theobroma cacao. ... Actually, it DOES grow on trees. It all starts with a small tropical tree, the Theobroma cacao, usually called simply, "cacao." (Pronounced ka-KOW. Theobroma is Greek for "food of the...
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Growing Regions Cacao trees grow best in the geographic band that is 15-20 degrees north or south of Equator in West Africa, Central and South Am... ... Growing Regions; Cacao trees grow best in the geographic band that is 15-20 degrees north or south of Equator in West Africa, Central and South America and parts of...
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How to Grow Cacao. If you've ever dreamed of having a constant supply of chocolate, consider planting a cacao tree in your back yard. A native of South America, these plants enjoy constant heat and humidity.... ... How to Grow Cacao Plant...
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CHOCOLATE; Theobroma cacao ... "Real chocolate is a cocoa paste made from cacao seeds. Cacao seeds are the fruit of the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao. ... The cacao tree produces flowers and fruit year-round. The cacao tree is small and comes from the forests of Central and South America. It needs a warm and humid...
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Cacao grows on trees in South America and the West Indies. After harvesting, beans are traditionally piled on banana leaves and allowed to ferment 3 to 6 days, depending on climate. The fermented cacao is then heated as high as ...
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The cacao trees grows fast.The cacao tree takes 5 months to grow. It can live up to 200 years. The cacao tree needs shade and heat to grow, thats why it lives near the equator. The cacao trees lives under banana trees and rubber trees are taller.
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