Vanilla, raw

CPC v2.1 Code: 01658

About vanilla, raw

cpc code 01658 covers the raw, unprocessed form of vanilla, a highly prized spice derived from the pods of the vanilla orchid. Vanilla is a crucial ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products, contributing its distinctive aroma and flavor. As a global agricultural commodity, the vanilla industry plays a significant role in the international trade and culinary landscape.

Production process

The production of raw vanilla involves a labor-intensive process of hand-pollinating the vanilla orchid flowers, allowing the pods to mature, and then carefully curing and drying the pods to develop the characteristic flavor. This process can take several months, requiring skilled workers and specific environmental conditions to ensure the highest quality.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the raw vanilla industry include the vanilla orchid plants, which require specific tropical climates to thrive. Additionally, the production process relies on manual labor, specialized equipment for curing and drying the pods, and packaging materials to protect the delicate spice during transportation and storage.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 01658 is raw, unprocessed vanilla pods, which are then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products, including 01651 Vanilla extract, 01652 Vanilla flavoring, and various confectionery, baked goods, and dairy items. The raw vanilla pods may also be further processed into other vanilla-based products, such as vanilla powder or vanilla bean paste.

Family tree for vanilla, raw

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/016'>016: Stimulant, spice and aromatic crops</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0165'>0165: Spice and aromatic crops, raw</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01658'>01658: Vanilla, raw</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01651'>01651: Pepper (Piper spp.), raw</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01652'>01652: Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01653'>01653: Nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01654'>01654: Anise, badian, coriander, cumin, caraway, fennel and juniper berries, raw</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01655'>01655: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01656'>01656: Cloves (whole stems), raw</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01657'>01657: Ginger, raw</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01659'>01659: Hop cones</a>"]

    

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