Fruit of the Month: Cacao

Covered in a sweet, creamy pulp, cacao seeds are used to create some of the world’s most delicious chocolate treats. The cacao plant, which has a long history in Latin America, was once considered a valuable currency among Meso-American cultures. Today, the plant is valued more for its culinary worth – even fresh off the tree, the cacao pod’s silky white pulp makes for a delicious snack.