13K views · 120 reactions | Chocolate grows on trees  This is Theobroma cacao, a tree that produces pods containing cacao (or ‘cocoa’) beans. When crushed the beans yield cocoa mass which forms the basis of chocolate  Other plants like sugar cane and vanilla are commonly used alongside cacao to create the delicious treat many of us will be consuming this Easter 襤 #cacao #cacaobeans #rainforest #chocolate | Eden Project | Facebook

FROM CACAO TREE TO COCOA POWDER This is how the best thing in the world is made! Although cacao trees are native to Mexico, they were introduced by the Spaniards into the West Indies, Europe, and South Asia. A few decades ago, cocoa production was the main economic sector in Sri Lanka, and these trees are still the most important crop in some areas. Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnF_vrT0w0 | TasteAtlas

1M views · 22K reactions | What’s your favorite way to have cacao? Dr. William Li joined me on The Doctor’s Farmacy recently to explain how we can leverage food to optimize every system of the body. Here, he explains the many benefits of incorporating cacao into your diet. Find the full conversation on your favorite podcast app. | Mark Hyman, MD | Facebook

5M views · 48K reactions | Cutting Down Cacao Trees Explanation At...