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Cocoa

Theobroma cacao

Cacao tree or cacaoter, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America, and in Peru it is one of the main places of origin of cacao, it has 60% of the world's cacao varieties.

Peru has been classified by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) as a country where fine and aromatic cocoa is produced and exported, reaching 36% of world production of this type.

Cocoa contains phytosterols (especially beta-sitosterol) that block the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. It also contains polyphenols, antioxidants that prevent atherosclerotic processes. Chocolate is a very energetic or calorie-dense food, so it is recommended in situations that require a concentrated energy intake, such as athletes.

Production period from April to July, it is grown in the lower part of the western slope of the Andes, and in the Peruvian jungle, between 300 and 900 m.a.s.l.

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