The prized Theobroma cacao plant - which chocolate is made from - is under a dual threat from both climate change and disease. Dr James Richardson, a research associate at Royal Botanic Garden ...

What is cacao and where does it come from? The ingredient we call cacao comes from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. The cacao tree ...

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Cacao nibs are crunchy bits of dried and roasted cacao beans derived from the pods of the Theobroma cacao tree. They can later be turned into chocolate or cocoa powder. Cacao nibs can be enjoyed on ...