Fresh Cacao Fruit Box

Chocolate’s wild, tangy origin story.

Slippery white pulp surrounding firm, bitter cacao seeds.

Tastes like: Lychee citrus · Floral pulp · Bitter seed

Ripe when: Pod is fully colored for its variety, heavy, and free of soft spots.

How to eat it: Crack the pod, scoop the beans, and enjoy the white pulp around them.

Storing it: Keep the whole pod cool and dry; refrigerate pulp after opening.