Which fruit is this?
Correct answer: Cocoa
Mattylittles
Cacao originates from central Mexico and there are actually 4 types. Criollo which means of the original central mexican species. Forastero which means outside or external species. Trinitario is a blend of the two species that has been developed over time for export and growth in Africa and many South Pacific islands. The fourth type is called Nacionale and was thought extinct for about a thousand years before a small amount was rediscovered in wild jungles a few years ago.
DoubleYeoman261
MarchHarlequin1963, .Never knew cocoa was a fruit.
FaithfulReader
It's pretty amazing that anyone could have found that and somehow it was transformed into a Reese's peanut butter cup!
MarchHarlequin1963
informative. had not realized there is 3 types. or they fermented for flavor.
WestCountryBoy
So does chocolate count as one of my '5 a day' fruit and vegetables that we are encouraged to eat?
Player #10354931
The fruit is called cacao, not cocoa.
Sarah
I had no idea that there was a fermentation process involved in the production of cocoa beans, you learn something new everyday.
Pchblsom
KindKitten89, if you remove the husk of the beans you have cocoa nibs so good for you
When I lived in Costa Rica we used to buy bags of cocoa beans and eat the nibs and bake with the powder. Very bitter but very good for you.
sahr52
I am surprised that Africa especially West Africa is not mentioned has a cocoa producing region because I believe Ghana and Ivory Coast are very big cocoa producing countries in the world.
DutchBaby120
I never knew that they grew on such a small plant, or that there were three varieties.
Queen Esther
I like chocolate!
suman
what is cocoa anyone
Player #140763505
I don’t know if it’s was a fruit.
Fostero
I though curacao was blue and tasted like fuzzy memories
Fostero
I though curaçao was blue and tasted like memories
Idkmynamebutidk
I got confused because i think its cacao man
Clara
Omg i kept on trying to spell cocao not cocoa🥲🥲 was wondering what on earth is wrong with the game hahahah
Anukta
I just guessed it.😄
Chashu
Artie, I also love chocolate
Chashu
DoubleYeoman261, they are fruit
Player #146840106
You have not given the correct letters
LeXy
SuperficialSpark2, way back in the day. Plantation owners were happy the slaves would eat those leaves because they would work longer and didn't want to eat because of the effects of those coca leaves!
Cynthia
I am amazed 😅
Wanna_B_Free
Dorothy Rouse, too bitter, so they put sugar.
Wanna_B_Free
Player #92723922, Hmmm? I am Going to look into it. Tomatoes and avocados are fruit.
Wanna_B_Free
Mr_Hve_Fun, Dark Chocolate lowers blood pressure and keeps sugars from spiking.
Wanna_B_Free
Sarah, Chile peppers, pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and chocolate make “mole”. A gravy sauce that goes well over chicken. In Mexico Mole is usually the main course at a wedding reception. It is not spicy hot and not sweet. Like spaghetti sauce; it delecious too. Chocolate is a Mexico thing, not Swiss.
corvida
Called cacao NOT cocoa
Marionette
this is used in the Wonka movie
Christina
FaithfulReader, That's my favorite candy.
Delilah
How many Americans have ever seen cocoa on the vine??!!! Precious few, I would think!!
BrainTek
interesting cocoa is a fruit
Artie
I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!
abhyaaaaaaaa............
amazing app
Artie
Thank God for the Life Lines. And thank God for this wonderful game. As educated as I am, not only having a PhD in Microbiology, being a full tenured Professor and senior research scientist and lifelong autodidact, I still learn important and wonderful facts and read texts from so many other intelligent and up beat people here. Again, this game and all of you are the best! Thank you 😊
Player #137846770
I imagine it's full of anti-oxidents
Player #137846770
Chocolate will most certainly count as my fruit group now. Thanks for the idea
LMNOP
wileycoyote, You mean BELGIAN chocolates ;^}
Karen
Player #10354931, that is correct
JJ
wild: would have never guessed that one! Never too old to learn new stuff