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Soconusco (Xoconusco), Chiapas, Mexico

Address:
Soconusco, CS
Soconusco, Chiapas, MX

Category: Theobroma Cacao L.: Criollio Royal

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Cacao World Map

Royal Criollo: first domesticated by the Olmecs, followed by the Mayans who still cultivate this varietal. Extremely rare due to disease, habitat destruction and, preference for the Forestero varietal.
Currently grown by Royal Criollo Cacao of Xoconusco - The Mayan network of organic organizations, a network of 1,500 organically certified growers. http://www.raw-chocolate.net/indigenous-growers.php?country=mexico
16 Feb 2009