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cacao

cocoa

noun kah-kah-OH Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Cacao refers to the raw bean and plant (le cacaoyer) as well as unsweetened cocoa powder used in cooking. It is distinct from chocolat chaud (hot chocolate). France is a major consumer of poudre de cacao in baking and confectionery.

Examples

"Ce gâteau est fait avec du vrai cacao."

Natural Translation

This cake is made with real cocoa.

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