Cocoa beans

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Cocoa beans, also known as cacao beans, are the dried and fully fermented seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. They are primarily harvested from the pods of the cacao tree, which produce the beans when ripe. The beans are then fermented, dried, and processed to create cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder, which are essential components of chocolate production.
Cocoa beans are native to the Amazon rainforest and were first cultivated by indigenous peoples in South America. They have a rich history, being used as currency in Mesoamerican cultures and revered for their medicinal properties. Today, cocoa beans are grown mainly in West Africa, with the Ivory Coast being the leading producer. The three main varieties of cocoa beans are Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario, each offering unique flavors and characteristics