Theobroma cacao

Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae), commonly known as Cocoa, Cacao, Cocoa Bean. Also known as Unrefined. Plant parts used in our range: bean, husk, seed. Available as standardised extract, aged botanical oil, extract powder, butter, absolute.

Accepted name

Theobroma cacao

Family

Malvaceae

Common names

Cocoa, Cacao, Cocoa Bean, Cacao Cocoa, Cacao Husk, Chocolate Tree, Cacao Tree, Cocoa Tree

Indian names

Unrefined

Synonyms

Theobroma cocao, Theobroma kalagua, Theobroma pentogona, Theobroma saltzmanniana

Parts used

Bean, Husk, Seed

Forms in our range

Standardised extract, Aged botanical oil, Extract powder, Butter, Absolute

Taxonomy source

GBIF 3152205

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.