Well, you wouldn't think so, but chocolate does, in fact, grow on trees! It is grow on a tree called the Theobroma Cacao tree. More commonly known as just the "Cacao" tree. 70% of these trees are grown in Africa. A cacao tree can produce up to to two thousand pods per year. The pods, grow throughout the year to produce a sticky white pulp and about 30 - 40 seeds. The pulp is sweet; it is eaten and used in making drinks. The seeds are incredibly bitter once taken out of the pod. Not like the chocolate that comes from them. The picture shown is the "Cacao" Tree.
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