cacao

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noun ca·cao \ kə-ˈkau̇ , kə-ˈkā-(ˌ)ō \

Definition of cacao

plural cacaos

1 :the dried partly fermented fatty seeds of a South American evergreen tree (Theobroma cacao of the family Sterculiaceae) that are used in making cocoa, chocolate, and cocoa butter — called also cacao bean, cocoa bean

2 :a tree having small yellowish flowers followed by fleshy pods from which cacao is obtained

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Examples of cacao in a Sentence

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Recent Examples of cacao from the Web

The stand features ketogenic snacks in flavors like cacao chip and bacon.

— donna freedman, Alaska Dispatch News, "Colorful produce and fresh fish abound at farmers markets," 9 Aug. 2017
Either drink this as-is, or add some cream and creme de cacao to taste.

— paula forbes, GQ, "How to Turn Your Cold Brew Coffee into a Cocktail," 18 July 2017
The products, designed for all ethnicities, are made from a variety of butters, cacao extract, botanical oils and silk amino acids.

— jan engoren, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Natural Kerr brings Dominican haircare to Wellington mall," 12 July 2017
The powder, released last month, contains cacao powder as well as ingredients often found in energy drinks, including taurine, guarana, and ginkgo biloba.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Cocaine on training wheels? Snortable chocolate raises eyebrows, angers Schumer," 10 July 2017
According to U.S. News & World Report, the label boasts cacao powder plus ingredients you're probably used to seeing in energy drinks: gingko biloba, taurine, and guarana.

— korin miller, SELF, "So, People Are Snorting Chocolate Called Coco Loko," 7 July 2017
With just two ingredients: raw cacao and raw agave nectar, the folks at Go Raw have managed to create a rich, smooth chocolatey treat, individually wrapped in squares that offer built-in portion control.

— molly kimball, NOLA.com, "7 products at the grocery store that will improve your diet," 5 July 2017
While there's no wrong way to eat a Reese’s, that might not be the case with raw cacao.

— zlati meyer, USA TODAY, "Snort! Now, your nose can enjoy chocolate, too," 5 July 2017
The substance is made of cacao powder, as well as gingko biloba, taurine and guarana, ingredients commonly found in energy drinks.

— krishna thakker, Fortune, "You Can Now Snort Chocolate for Energy," 5 July 2017

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