forastero

/foɾaˈsteɾo/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, native to the Amazon rainforest and widely cultivated for its beans used in chocolate production.

“The chocolate maker sourced the finest forastero beans from the Ecuadorian region to create a unique flavor profile.”

Synonyms

  • cacao
  • chocolate tree

Antonyms

  • domesticated cacao
  • hybrid cacao