cacao bean

American  

Or cocoa bean

noun

1. a seed of the cacao tree.

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Etymology

Origin of cacao bean

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The wholesale price of the key ingredient, cocoa – which is made from fermented, roasted and ground cacao beans – has increased by an astonishing 300% in 2024.

From BBC

Chocolate itself first began as Xocolatl, or “bitter water,” a spiced drink made from ground cacao beans, chiles and spices that originated with the Aztecs and Mayans.

From Salon

Unlike cacao beans, which are used to create chocolate, carob is naturally sweet and does not contain the stimulants caffeine or theobromine, which may be appealing to some, and unappealing to others.

From Seattle Times

During production, cacao beans are separated into meaty solids, known as nibs, and a fatty portion called cocoa butter.

From National Geographic

The trees get cadmium along with nutrients and it accumulates in cacao beans as they mature.

From Seattle Times