cocoa

n. a product derived from the cacao plant (Theobroma cacao) by roasting and grinding the beans (seeds) and removing the oils. The pharmacologically active ingredients are theobromine (typically about 1%–3% of dry weight) and caffeine.

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May 10th 2024

controlled attention

see selective attention.