Cocoa

Description

Cocoa is the key ingredient in chocolate and chocolate confections. It comes from the cocoa bean, which is the seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical plant native to the equatorial regions of the Americas. The cacao tree produces pods that contain the cocoa beans, which are fermented and dried to create cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder. Cocoa is widely used in chocolate production, baking, and various food products, offering a rich source of antioxidants and flavor.