Cocoa Beans
Common Name | Cocoa Beans |
Scientific Name | Theobroma cacao |
Shape | Oval or almond-shaped |
Size | 2-3 cm in length, 1-2 cm in width |
Weight | 20-40 grams per bean |
Color | Dark brown to purple when dried |
Texture | Rough shell, soft inner seed |
Odor | Rich, aromatic chocolate scent |
Taste | Bitter, astringent when raw |
Hardness | Hard outer shell, soft seeds |
Uses | Used in chocolate, beverages, cosmetics |