Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy this delicious superfood.

Cacao fruit might be the source of cocoa beans but it can be used for more than dessert-y type foods. From pasta infusions to dying shoes, here's the score.

The fruit of the cocoa tree is a pod full of sweet pulp enfolding a cluster of about 20 to 40 cocoa seeds. Cocoa takes about two and a half years to mature and gives two harvests in a year.

Brands like Barry Callebaut and Lindt embrace upcycled cacao fruit, reducing waste and boosting sustainability. Discover how ...