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Midges have nothing to do with cacao beans, which grow on a tree. Specifically, the Theobroma cacao also cacao tree and cocoa tree, which is a small (4-8 m {13-26 ft} tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae, native to the deep tropical region of South America. Its seeds are used to make cocoa powder and chocolate.
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How does the cacao tree pollinate?
The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) relies primarily on small midges for pollination. These tiny insects are attracted to the flowers, which are located on the trunk and branches of the tree, where they feed on the nectar. As they move from flower to flower, the midges transfer pollen, enabling fertilization and the production of cacao pods. This process is essential for the tree's reproductive cycle and the eventual yield of cacao beans.
How did tenochtitlan's trade with cacao beans?
they traded with cacao beans because they needed money to trade with so they decided to use cacao beans as there money they needed something to trade with so they used cacao beans they also used cacao beans to make chocolate they ate cacao beans to.
What did the Aztecs use the cacao beans for?
who introduced the cacao beans to the Aztecs
Do midges make cocoa beans?
Yes they do, well technically they pollenate the plant which makes more so basically yes they make cocoa beans.
What type of crop is cacao?
Cacao, is a type of evergreen tree, that produces pods of beans used to make cocoa and chocolate.
What latin America country does cacao beans come from?
Cacao Beans mostly come from Brazil.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the criollo cacao beans used to make chocolate?
* Criollo beans are used to make the best chocolate * Criollos are more flavorful beans than forasteros and trinitario beans * Roasted beans have a complexity of flavor yet mellow Here are some weaknesses of the criollo cacao bean: * Criollo beans are susceptible to disease * Criollos are more difficult to grow than forastero & trinitario beans * Produce a smaller harvest (less amount of cacao pods per tree) than forasteros & trinitarios * The cacao pods of the criollo produces fewer cacao beans than forasteros & trinitario beans * Beans cost considerably more than the two other hybrids
Are cocoa beans in?
No, cocoa is cacao beans
Did Aztec make chocolate?
They cut down the tree of cacao. The cacao is beans that have chocolate inside it. That's how the Aztecs made chocolate.
Name of unprocessed seeds of Cacao tree?
cacao beans
What ius the sintific name of cacao beans?
Theobroma Cacao
What is the of the fat that occurs naturally in cacao beans?
cacao butter
