Have you ever seen the word Cacao and wondered if it was misspelled? Or, just curious as to what the word was referring to when it comes to chocolate (one of THE GREATEST GIFTS to EARTH)? Well, you are probably not alone. In simple terms, Cacao is the most pure and raw form of chocolate and contains an abundance of nutrients. Not only that, but it is a natural remedy for host of health conditions. Cocoa, on the other hand, comes from the same source as cacao -the cacao tree native to South America, but is heavily processed and the end result is lost nutritional value. Below is a very simple chart that explains the difference.