Cocoa has wonderful therapeutic and wound-healing properties.Cocoa aids in bronchial asthma patients.Cocoa prevents from neuro-degenerative disorders.Cocoa increases the insulin resistance hence good for diabetic patients.Cocoa lowers blood cholesterol (Lowers TGCL and LDL).Cocoa beans have excellent antioxidant properties.Cocoa aids in lowering blood pressure (BP) and improving the elasticity of blood vessels.Cocoa beans are cultivated in smaller extents in some states only when compared to other countries. In India, cocoa plantation is usually seen in the state of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Cocoa tree belongs to the genus of” Theobroma”. The botanical name or scientific name of cocoa tree is “Theobroma cacao. One can expect decent profits in cocoa bean farming with proper orchard management practices. Commercial cultivation of cocoa beans is very much successful due to its demand in local and international markets. The cocoa bean plant is a native to Amazon basin and tropical regions of South America and Central America. Usually, cocoa is grown as mixed crop in arecanut, coconut and oil palm gardens. Ivory Coast is top producer of cocoa beans in the world. Kerala state of south India tops the production of cocoa beans in Indian continent. In India, this crop is grown as mixed crop in suitable regions. Cocoa is an important commercial bean crop from humid tropics. Cocoa beans are mainly used in the production of chocolate, cocoa powder and cocoa butter whereas cocoa butter is also used in the cosmetic industry. Introduction of Cocoa Cultivation:- Cocoa is also called as “cacao” (derives from the Spanish word cacao) and this is mainly grown for its bean from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted. Cocoa Cultivation Guide: Cocoa Cultivation.
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