Cocoa powder, not sweetened

CPC v2.1 Code: 2363

About cocoa powder, not sweetened

cpc code 2363 covers the production of unsweetened cocoa powder, a vital ingredient in the confectionery and baking industries. Cocoa powder is derived from the cocoa bean, a key agricultural commodity that has been cultivated for centuries. As a versatile ingredient, unsweetened cocoa powder is used in a wide range of food products, contributing to the flavor, color, and texture of everything from chocolates and cakes to beverages and sauces.

Production process

The production of unsweetened cocoa powder involves several key steps. First, cocoa beans are harvested, fermented, and dried. The dried beans are then roasted, which develops their characteristic flavor. Next, the roasted beans are cracked and the nibs (the inner part of the bean) are separated from the shells. The nibs are then ground into a thick, oily paste known as cocoa liquor or cocoa mass. Finally, the cocoa liquor is pressed to extract the cocoa butter, leaving behind the dry, powdery cocoa solids that are packaged and sold as unsweetened cocoa powder.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of unsweetened cocoa powder is, of course, the cocoa bean. Cocoa beans are typically sourced from major producing regions, such as West Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. In addition to the raw material, the production process requires specialized machinery for roasting, grinding, and pressing the cocoa beans. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary inputs for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main output of cpc code 2363 is unsweetened cocoa powder, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products. This includes 1541 Chocolate and chocolate confectionery, 1542 Sugar confectionery, 1544 Macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products, and 1549 Other food products n.e.c..

Family tree for cocoa powder, not sweetened

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/23'>23: Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/236'>236: Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2363'>2363: Cocoa powder, not sweetened</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2361'>2361: Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2362'>2362: Cocoa butter, fat and oil</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2364'>2364: Cocoa powder, sweetened</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2365'>2365: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (except sweetened cocoa powder), in bulk forms</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2366'>2366: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (except sweetened cocoa powder), other than in bulk forms</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2367'>2367: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa; vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/23630'>23630: Cocoa powder, not sweetened</a>"]


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