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forastero

forastero

1 8.3
A type of cocoa bean used to make most common chocolate bars
  • noun
  • Specialized
: forastero
  • Farmers in West Africa primarily cultivate forastero cacao for export.

Examples

  • Most mass-produced chocolate is made from forastero beans.

  • The robust flavor of forastero makes it popular among chocolate manufacturers worldwide.

  • The forastero beans are known for their strong flavor.

  • Many chocolate makers prefer forastero for its high yield.

  • Forastero beans are primarily used in mass-produced chocolate due to their abundance and hardiness.

  • Many chocolate manufacturers prefer Forastero beans for their high yields in commercial production.

  • The rich chocolate bars often contain Forastero beans, making them affordable and widely available.

Synonyms

cocoa bean
vsforastero
4 2.3

A dried seed from the cacao tree used to make chocolate

is a specific widely grown variety commonly used in mass produced chocolate
cacao bean
vsforastero
1 2.9

The dried seed of the tree that makes cocoa and chocolate

is a specific widely grown variety used in mass produced chocolate

How Fine

criollo
  • Specialized
1 9.9
forastero
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Surface Forms

forastero singular
forasteros plural

Etymology

The cacao name forastero uses the same root foris 'outside' because these beans came from wild trees and were seen as 'outsiders' to the finer types, which is why forastero beans are the common, hardy kind used in mass chocolate.