A genetic study of Peru's cacao trees has found four new lineages, two hinting at exceptional flavour, a boost for its fine-chocolate industry.
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Key Facts
—The finding. A genetic study of Peru’s traditional cacao trees uncovered four previously unknown genetic groups.
—The flavour. Two of the four groups have ancestry that suggests especially high-quality, aromatic beans.
—The method. Researchers analysed 390 wild and semi-wild trees on indigenous farms across eight Peruvian regions.
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