Kaakaopapuja
Kaakaopapuja refers to the seeds of the cacao tree, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao. These beans are the fundamental ingredient for chocolate and cocoa powder. Originating from the Amazon rainforest, cacao trees thrive in tropical climates, typically between 20 degrees north and south of the equator. The beans are found within pods that grow directly from the tree's trunk and branches.
After harvesting, the cacao pods are opened, and the beans, along with their surrounding pulp, are extracted.
The cultivation of kaakaopapuja is a significant agricultural industry in many equatorial regions, with major producing