Below is a list of all known varieties for Cacao Bean. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Acriollado | A term used in some regions to describe a Trinitario hybrid that leans heavily toward the Criollo flavor profile. |
| Amazonian Wild Type | A term for the highly diverse, truly wild cacao populations found deep within the Amazon basin. |
| Amelonado | A widespread, hardy subtype of Forastero grown extensively in West Africa (e.g., Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire). |
| Amelonado Brazilian | A designation for the specific Amelonado clone adapted to the Brazilian climate. |
| Amelonado Ghana | The specific Amelonado clone that forms the basis of Ghana's bulk cacao production. |
| Amelonado-Criollo Cross | A designation for early hybrids between the Amelonado Forastero and Criollo groups. |
| Beniano | A wild, indigenous genetic cluster recently classified, found in the Beni region of Bolivia. |
| BR-11 | A specific breeding line developed in Bahia, Brazil, known for its strong resistance to the VSD virus. |
| CATIE R-4 | A clone from the CATIE research center (Costa Rica), often used for its superior rootstock quality. |
| CATIE-R1 | A foundational clone from the CATIE research center (Costa Rica). |
| CATIE-R10 | A numbered accession from CATIE, known for hardiness in Central America. |
| CATIE-R15 | A numbered CATIE accession with strong vigor and early bearing. |
| CATIE-R2 | A high-performing Trinitario-type clone from the CATIE program. |
| CATIE-R20 | A numbered CATIE accession used in high-yield commercial plantings. |
| CATIE-R25 | A numbered CATIE accession known for resistance to the Moniliophthora fungal disease. |
| CATIE-R3 | A high-yielding CATIE clone adapted to humid climates. |
| CATIE-R30 | A numbered CATIE accession with good fine-flavor potential. |
| CATIE-R35 | A numbered CATIE accession widely used as a reliable rootstock. |
| CATIE-R40 | A numbered CATIE accession adapted to low-altitude tropical zones. |
| CATIE-R45 | A numbered CATIE accession with large bean size and good processing qualities. |
| CATIE-R5 | A CATIE clone known for good rootstock. |
| CATIE-R50 | A numbered CATIE accession known for consistent productivity. |
| CATIE-R55 | A numbered CATIE accession used in disease-resistance breeding programs. |
| CATIE-R6 | A CATIE clone known for its balanced flavor and good yield. |
| Catongo | A mutation of the Forastero bean, notable for its white seed color (similar to Porcelana) but with a more basic flavor profile. |
| CC-10 | A key clone developed by CATIE (Costa Rica) known for its high yield and specific regional adaptation. |
| CC-115 | A Central American clone with wide adaptability. |
| CC-137 | A clone from the Cameroon Cacao breeding program, noted for its hardiness and productivity in African climates. |
| CC-138 | Another well-regarded CATIE clone, noted for its good flavor and resistance to certain diseases. |
| CC-144 | A high-yielding clone known for uniformity in the field. |
| CC-147 | A high-yielding CC clone used in regional planting. |
| CC-19 | A popular CATIE clone used in Central American plantings. |
| CC-70 | A Central American clone known for early maturity. |
| CCN-10 | A Brazilian clone used extensively for its high productivity and vigor in the Bahia region. |
| CCN-51 (Ecuador) | A high-yielding hybrid clone developed in Ecuador; often criticized for a simpler flavor but prized for its resistance and yield (The "Cacao Clone Nacional 51"). |
| CCN-60 | A high-yield clone from the CCN breeding program. |
| CCN-70 | A disease-resistant clone from the CCN program. |
| CEN-01 | A clone from the Cacao Experimental Network, known for early production. |
| CEN-05 | A clone from the Cacao Experimental Network, with strong resistance to witches' broom. |
| CEPEC-2002 | A modern high-yield clone from the Brazilian CEPEC research center, bred for local disease resistance. |
| CEPEC-2004 | A modern Brazilian clone with improved disease resistance. |
| CEPEC-2005 | A new CEPEC clone with superior yield potential. |
| CEPEC-860 | A high-yield clone from the Brazilian CEPEC program. |
| Chuao | A specific, prized Criollo/Trinitario landrace from the Chuao region of Venezuela; highly sought after for its mild, fruity flavor. |
| Chuao Regional | A designation for the specific blend of high-quality cacao produced only in the Chuao region. |
| Chuncho | An heirloom landrace from Peru (Cusco region) known for its very small bean size and intense, fruit-forward flavor profile. |
| Colombian Santandereano | A regional landrace from the Santander department of Colombia, known for fine flavor. |
| Contamana | One of the ten wild genetic clusters identified, originating near the Contamana river in the Peruvian Amazon. |
| Criollo | The "Prince of Cacao." Rare, delicate, and highly aromatic heirloom variety; prized for its complex, low-bitterness flavor. Low yielding and susceptible to disease. |
| Cuban Landrace | A general term for the historically grown Trinitario and Forastero landraces of Cuba. |
| DR-1 | A disease-resistant Trinitario clone developed in the Dominican Republic, known for its quality. |
| EET-399 | A foundational clone from Ecuador, often used for its reliable performance in various climates. |
| EET-400 | An established high-yield clone widely used in Central and South America. |
| EET-96 | A key high-performance clone from Ecuador. |
| ETERNA-1 | A modern Peruvian clone known for combining good yield with superior flavor characteristics. |
| Forastero | The "Bulk Cacao." The most common and highest-yielding variety; provides the bulk, traditional chocolate flavor. More robust and disease-resistant than Criollo. |
| Ghana Amelonado Type | A specific genetic marker for the bulk cacao grown in Ghana. |
| Ghana Hybrid 1 | A generic term for a common modern hybrid used in bulk West African production. |
| Guatemala Coban | A landrace/selection specifically from the Cobán region of Guatemala. |
| Guatemala Landrace | A general term for ancient Criollo-dominant landraces of Guatemala. |
| Guiana Forastero | A genetic group specific to the Guiana Shield region of South America. |
| Guiana Landrace | A general designation for the diverse Forastero-based landraces of the Guiana Shield. |
| Honduran Criollo | A designation for the ancient Criollo landraces historically cultivated in Honduras. |
| Hybrid Forastero (Generic) | A catch-all for unknown, high-yield Forastero hybrids. |
| Hybrido Criollo (Generic) | A general term for modern hybrids specifically bred to mimic Criollo flavor. |
| ICGT-104 | A numbered Trinitario accession from the ICGT collection, noted for high pod count. |
| ICGT-155 | A numbered Criollo accession from the ICGT collection, used in fine-flavor crosses. |
| ICGT-210 | A numbered Amazonian Forastero accession with unique genetic markers. |
| ICGT-305 | A numbered Trinitario accession known for resistance to black pod. |
| ICGT-350 | A numbered ICGT accession used as a control in disease trials. |
| ICGT-412 | A numbered Forastero accession known for its large pod size. |
| ICGT-47 | A numbered Forastero accession from the ICGT collection, noted for vigor. |
| ICGT-501 | A numbered ICGT accession from the early 20th-century Trinidad breeding efforts. |
| ICGT-540 | A numbered ICGT accession with robust, vining growth characteristics. |
| ICGT-622 | A numbered Trinitario accession with good quality potential and wide adaptation. |
| ICS-1 | A high-performing Trinitario clone from the Imperial College Selections (ICS) program, known for good yield. |
| ICS-10 | A foundational ICS clone with good performance, used in many regional crosses. |
| ICS-100 | A high-yielding ICS clone known for wide adaptability, often used in bulk plantings. |
| ICS-101 | A late-series ICS clone with improved disease tolerance. |
| ICS-2 | An early ICS clone from Trinidad, part of the original selection set. |
| ICS-3 | An early ICS clone from Trinidad, part of the original selection set. |
| ICS-30 | A high-performing ICS clone from the mid-series, known for good flavor. |
| ICS-37 | A high-performing ICS clone from the mid-series, known for good flavor. |
| ICS-39 | A popular ICS clone valued for its flavor profile, often used in fine flavor blends. |
| ICS-4 | An early ICS clone from Trinidad, part of the original selection set. |
| ICS-40 | An ICS clone valued for its flavor and good pod structure. |
| ICS-50 | An ICS clone valued for its flavor profile and large pod size. |
| ICS-6 | An Imperial College Selection clone; known for its high yield and strong resistance, a common Trinitario background. |
| ICS-60 | A robust ICS clone often used for its disease resistance characteristics. |
| ICS-70 | An ICS clone valued for its adaptability to various soil types. |
| ICS-75 | A late-series ICS clone with strong yield potential. |
| ICS-8 | A clone from the early ICS program, known for medium yield and fine flavor potential. |
| ICS-80 | A mid-to-late series ICS clone known for high pod yields. |
| ICS-95 | A high-yielding ICS clone known for quick growth, widely planted in many producing countries. |
| ICS-96 | An excellent ICS clone known for high productivity and resistance to black pod disease. |
| IMC-100 | A numbered IMC clone with good, dark chocolate flavor potential. |
| IMC-20 | A numbered Iquitos Mixed Clone known for hardiness. |
| IMC-25 | A numbered Iquitos Mixed Clone with reliable yield. |
| IMC-40 | A numbered Iquitos Mixed Clone known for disease resistance. |
| IMC-47 | A highly disease-resistant Iquitos Mixed Clone, vital for breeding programs. |
| IMC-50 | An Iquitos Mixed Clone with strong resistance to frosty pod rot. |
| IMC-53 | A reliable IMC clone used for bulk production. |
| IMC-60 | An IMC clone known for large seed size. |
| IMC-65 | A reliable Iquitos Mixed Clone used for bulk production. |
| IMC-67 | An Iquitos Mixed Clone from the Amazon, widely used for its vigor and resistance to witches' broom disease. |
| IMC-76 | A widely used IMC clone known for good yield and vigor. |
| IMC-90 | A high-yielding Iquitos Mixed Clone from the Amazon, valued for its disease tolerance. |
| IMC-95 | A high-performance Iquitos Mixed Clone. |
| Indonesian Forastero | A general designation for the bulk Forastero clones grown in Sumatra and other Indonesian islands. |
| Iquitos | A major genetic cluster from the Iquitos region of the Peruvian Amazon; known for hardy Forastero characteristics. |
| Java A-Series | A designation for specific high-quality, pre-WWII Criollo-dominant clones from Indonesia. |
| Java B-Series | A designation for specific high-quality, pre-WWII Forastero-dominant clones from Indonesia. |
| Java Criollo | Criollo strains traditionally cultivated in Indonesia (Java) that adapted to the local environment. |
| Kopena | An Indonesian (Sulawesi) landrace/clone known for its specific fermentation profile and nutty flavor. |
| Lace-Wing | A generic designation for certain Amazonian cacao types known for their distinctive pod features. |
| Madagascar Sambirano | A highly prized Criollo/Trinitario landrace from the Sambirano Valley of Madagascar. |
| Maohe 3 | A Chinese-developed cacao clone adapted for specific subtropical conditions. |
| Maranhão | A specific type of Forastero from the Maranhão state of Brazil. |
| Maranon | A genetic group found along the Maranon River in Peru, historically significant for having white-seeded Criollo-like beans. |
| Marañon (Wild) | The wild genetic cluster found in the upper Marañon River basin, including white-seeded Criollo-like beans. |
| Matina | A hardy Forastero type from Costa Rica, historically important for bulk commercial planting. |
| Matina Hybrid | A general term for hybrids based on the hardy Matina Forastero stock. |
| NA-33 | A clone from the Nanay River in the Amazon; known for its small beans and strong flavor components. |
| Nacional (Arriba) | An ancient, high-quality landrace from Ecuador, prized for its floral, aromatic profile; sometimes referred to as Arriba. |
| Nacional Superior | Nacional Superior is a distinct variety of cacao bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Nanay | A genetic cluster originating from the Nanay River in Peru, known for unique, often strong flavor profiles. |
| Nanay Wild Selection | A specific designation for un-cloned wild trees from the Nanay River area. |
| National | National is a distinct variety of cacao bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Ocumare | A high-quality Criollo/Trinitario landrace from Venezuela, valued for its complex and balanced chocolate notes. |
| PA-120 | A clone from the Pará region of Brazil, valued for its hardiness. |
| PA-150 | A high-yielding clone from the Pará region of Brazil. |
| PA-169 | A disease-resistant PA clone, widely planted in West Africa. |
| PA-200 | A high-yield Pará clone for bulk production. |
| PA-230 | A numbered Pará clone with resistance to local blights. |
| PA-30 | A high-yield clone from the Pará region of Brazil, used for bulk production. |
| PA-300 | A numbered Pará clone used for bulk, high-tonnage production. |
| PA-400 | A numbered Pará clone for bulk production. |
| PA-7 | A Cacao clone developed in Brazil (Pará State) known for being hardy and disease resistant. |
| PA-80 | A numbered Pará clone known for high vigor and yield in Brazil. |
| Pajarito | A unique landrace from Colombia, sometimes referred to as "Little Bird" cacao. |
| Peruvian Native (Andean) | A designation for the diverse cacao landraces found in the high Peruvian Andes foothills. |
| Philippines Trinitario | A designation for Trinitario clones specifically adapted and grown in the Philippines. |
| PNG Selection | A general term for high-quality clones grown in Papua New Guinea (PNG). |
| Porcelana | A very rare, white-seeded subtype of Criollo known for its smooth, subtle flavor; highly sought after by specialty chocolate makers. |
| Pound-10 (P-10) | A specific Amazonian selection from the POUND collection. |
| Pound-12 (P-12) | An early Amazonian clone collected by Dr. Pound, forming the basis of many modern hybrids. |
| Pound-13 (P-13) | A specific Amazonian selection from the POUND collection. |
| Pound-14 (P-14) | A numbered Amazonian selection from the POUND collection. |
| Pound-16 (P-16) | An Amazonian clone collected by Dr. Pound, part of the core germplasm. |
| Pound-17 (P-17) | An aggressive, high-yielding Pound selection. |
| Pound-18 (P-18) | A numbered Amazonian selection used for large-scale planting. |
| Pound-48 | A significant Amazonian selection used in early breeding programs. |
| Pound-49 (P-49) | A robust Pound clone used for breeding hardiness. |
| Pound-7 (P-7) | An early Pound selection from the Amazon, a genetic marker for many subsequent breeding programs. |
| Puerto Rican Forastero | A specific Forastero landrace adapted to Puerto Rican conditions. |
| Purús | A specific wild genetic cluster originating from the Purús River region in the Amazon basin. |
| Samoan Forastero | A designation for the Forastero varieties established in Samoa. |
| SCA-1 | A Scavina accession from the Amazon, highly valued for its resistance to Witches' Broom. |
| SCA-12 | Another key Scavina clone for breeding disease resistance. |
| SCA-2 | A key Scavina accession, foundational to many breeding programs for disease resistance. |
| SCA-3 | A robust Scavina clone used for disease resistance breeding. |
| SCA-4 | A Scavina accession known for its consistent high yield. |
| SCA-5 | A Scavina clone known for its hardiness. |
| SCA-6 | A high-yielding, robust clone from the Scavina program, known for its disease resistance. |
| SCA-7 | A highly resistant Scavina clone, foundational in disease control efforts. |
| SCA-8 | A Scavina clone known for its hardiness in challenging environments. |
| SCA-9 | A highly resistant Scavina clone, often used in hybrid crosses. |
| Scavina | A key Forastero clone source from the Amazon that is foundational to many modern breeding programs due to its disease resistance. |
| SNK-10 | A high-quality clone from Nicaragua, increasingly used for fine flavor cacao production. |
| SPA-9 | A specific clone from the Superior Plant Accession program. |
| Tafio | Tafio is a distinct variety of cacao bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Tanzania Trinitario | A specific Trinitario type grown in Tanzania, often exported as fine flavor cacao. |
| Tanzanian Selection | A general term for high-quality Trinitario selections specific to Tanzania. |
| TCS-01 | A modern high-quality clone from Peru (similar to Criollo), often used by specialty chocolate makers. |
| Tetteh Quashie | The original Forastero stock brought to Ghana, historically significant as the foundation of West African cacao. |
| Tierra Blanca | A specific high-quality landrace, often found in the white-seeded genetic lines of South America. |
| Tingo Maria Landrace | A general term for the historically grown cacao varieties around Tingo Maria, Peru. |
| Tingo Maria Trinitario | A general designation for the Trinitario-type landraces cultivated around Tingo Maria, Peru. |
| Trinitario | A natural hybrid of Criollo and Forastero (originating in Trinidad); offers good flavor complexity combined with higher yields and hardiness. Widely grown. |
| Trinitario Hybrid (Generic) | A catch-all term for common commercial Trinitario hybrids with unspecified parentage. |
| Trinitario T-1 | A specific Trinitario accesssion from the ICGT collection, noted for its strong vigor. |
| Trinitario T-3 | An ICGT Trinitario accession with good quality potential. |
| Trinitario T-4 | An ICGT Trinitario accession with good quality potential. |
| Trinitario T-5 | An ICGT Trinitario accession known for its hardiness. |
| Trinitario T-6 | An ICGT Trinitario accession known for its hardiness. |
| Trinitario-Scavina Cross | A designation for any hybrid between the Trinitario and Scavina (Amazonian) genetic groups. |
| TSH-100 | A numbered TSH clone released for commercial planting. |
| TSH-1188 | A modern TSH clone released in the last two decades. |
| TSH-1250 | A late-series TSH clone with improved cold tolerance. |
| TSH-516 | A Tingo Maria clone known for excellent pod production. |
| TSH-565 | A high-quality Trinitario clone from the Tingo Maria research program in Peru. |
| TSH-7 | An early Tingo Maria (TSH) clone with strong Amazonian heritage. |
| TSH-780 | A Tingo Maria clone with consistent yield. |
| TSH-792 | A Tingo Maria clone known for excellent disease tolerance. |
| TSH-858 | A high-performance Tingo Maria Trinitario clone. |
| TSH-900 | A high-yield Tingo Maria clone. |
| UF-12 | An early United Fruit selection known for vigor. |
| UF-120 | A numbered UF selection used in crosses for large pod size. |
| UF-221 | A United Fruit clone, used for its resistance to Witch's Broom disease. |
| UF-273 | A disease-resistant UF clone. |
| UF-29 | A key UF selection known for its large pod size and good flavor profile. |
| UF-299 | A United Fruit selection known for its early bearing characteristics. |
| UF-330 | A UF clone known for large pods and good seed count. |
| UF-380 | A numbered UF selection with strong resistance to vascular streak dieback (VSD). |
| UF-400 | A numbered UF selection used in breeding for quality. |
| UF-440 | A disease-resistant UF selection. |
| UF-450 | A numbered UF selection known for excellent pod production and high seed count. |
| UF-5 | A key UF clone used in Central American breeding programs. |
| UF-51 | A numbered UF selection known for a delicate, balanced flavor. |
| UF-613 | A United Fruit clone from Ecuador, known for its fine-flavor potential and good yield. |
| UF-667 | Another key UF clone, highly regarded in Ecuador for its balance of yield and quality. |
| UF-67 | An early United Fruit selection with a balanced flavor profile. |
| Ugandan Clone 1 | A clone from the Ugandan breeding program, adapted to East African conditions. |
| Upper Amazon Forastero | A genetic group encompassing the diverse, wild-growing cacao populations found in the headwaters of the Amazon River. |
| Upper-Amazon-Sca | A designation for clones originating from the Scavina Forastero germplasm collected in the Upper Amazon. |
| Venezuelan Landrace | A general designation for the unique Criollo-dominant landraces of Venezuela (excluding specific names). |
| Venezuelan Patanemo | A high-quality Trinitario landrace from the Patanemo region of Venezuela. |
| Venezuelan Red Criollo | A specific type of Criollo known for its reddish pod color. |
| Vietnam Trinitario | A designation for the Trinitario clones adapted to Vietnamese growing conditions. |
| WACRI Series | A designation for high-performing clones released by the West African Cocoa Research Institute. |