Cocoa powder, sweetened

CPC v2.1 Code: 2364

About cocoa powder, sweetened

cpc code 2364 covers the production of sweetened cocoa powder, a vital ingredient in the confectionery and baking industries. Cocoa powder is a key component in the manufacture of chocolate, hot chocolate, and a wide range of baked goods. As a globally traded commodity, the production and trade of sweetened cocoa powder plays an important role in the broader food and beverage economy.

Production process

Sweetened cocoa powder is produced by processing cocoa beans through a series of steps. First, the cocoa beans are fermented, dried, and roasted to develop their characteristic flavor. The roasted beans are then cracked and the nibs (cocoa solids) are separated from the shells. The nibs are ground into a cocoa liquor or cocoa mass, which is then pressed to extract the cocoa butter. The remaining cocoa solids are then finely ground and mixed with sugar to create the sweetened cocoa powder.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sweetened cocoa powder include cocoa beans, sugar, and processing equipment such as roasters, grinders, and presses. Cocoa beans are the primary raw material, sourced from major producing regions like West Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Sugar is added to the cocoa solids to create the desired sweetness. Specialized machinery and equipment are used to ferment, dry, roast, and grind the cocoa beans into the final sweetened powder.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 2364 is sweetened cocoa powder, which is then used as an ingredient in the manufacture of 2365 Chocolate and chocolate confectionery and 1541 Bread, pastries, and cakes. Sweetened cocoa powder is also used in the production of 1542 Macaroni, noodles, couscous, and similar farinaceous products and 1549 Other food products n.e.c..

Family tree for cocoa powder, 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/v2-1/2364'>2364: Cocoa powder, 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/v2-1/2363'>2363: Cocoa powder, not 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/v2-1/23640'>23640: Cocoa powder, sweetened</a>"]


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