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Criollo & White Cacao Seeds - Episode 98

Jan 19, 2026
Image of two men holding cacao pods with text reading "Criollo & White Cacao Seeds".

Dylan and Greg dive into the topic of white cacao seeds from the comfort of the Zorzal Reserve in the Dominican Republic. Why do they exist? What genetics produce white cacao? What's with all the Criollo hype? All this is and more!

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