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Is Cacao Better than Chocolate?
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Cacao and Cocoa are not simply two ways to say the same thing. Although they start from the same place, they’re processed quite differently. Essentially, Cacao is the purest form of chocolate you could possibly find, while Cocoa, cocoa powder or chocolate has been refined to varying degrees, resulting in the chocolate bars and treats that we all know and love. Where does Cacao come from? Cacao and Cocoa both originate from the same Cacao tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Today around 70 percent of Cacao is grown in West Africa and...