What is the difference between cacao and cocoa powder?

Cacao powder is made from cacao beans that are harvested, fermented, dried, and then ground into a fine powder. It is often considered the more raw and less processed form of the cacao bean. 

On the other hand, cocoa powder is produced from cacao beans that undergo harvesting, fermentation, drying, roasting at higher temperatures, alkalization (resulting in a darker colour), and then grinding into a fine powder.Cacao powder typically retains more of the bean's natural nutrients, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, due to its minimal processing.