Aside from the seed characters already given, Forastero is recognized by its larger, thicker, more abundant, and rather more abruptly pointed fruit than criollo, and its coarse leaves which are from 22 to 50 cm.
"Cacao Culture in the Philippines"
William S. Lyon
For flavor, freedom from bitterness, facility in curing, and high commercial value, the criollo is everywhere conceded to be facile princeps.
"Cacao Culture in the Philippines"
William S. Lyon
The Spaniards apply the term criollo not merely to the human race, but to animals born in the colonies, if they are of pure European blood.
"History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1"
Brantz Mayer