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| − | The '''cocoa bean''' is native to [[South America]], and is mainly used to create [[chocolate]]. | + | The '''cocoa bean''' is native to [[South America]], and is mainly used to create [[chocolate]]. Botanically, it is known as ''Theobroma cacao'' <ref> [http://oneearthherbs.squarespace.com/important-herbs/cocoa-bean-theobroma-cacao-.html COCOA BEAN (Theobroma cacao ) ]</ref>. Theobroma means "food of the gods." The cocoa bean contains both [[caffeine]] and [[theobromine]]. |
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Revision as of 04:42, November 8, 2008
The cocoa bean is native to South America, and is mainly used to create chocolate. Botanically, it is known as Theobroma cacao [1]. Theobroma means "food of the gods." The cocoa bean contains both caffeine and theobromine.