Stages (n.)

Specific points or steps in a process

Phases, steps

“The process is divided into three main stages, starting from whole beans.”

Harvest (v.)

To gather crops for use or sale

Collect, reap

“Whole cocoa beans are harvested from the cocoa tree.”

Shell (n.)

The hard outer covering of certain objects

Husk, casing

“The outer shells of the beans are removed before drying.”

Dry (v.)

To remove moisture from something

Dehydrate, desiccate

“The beans are dried to prepare them for further processing.”

Press (v.)

To apply force to extract something

Squeeze, compress

“The dried beans are pressed to extract cocoa mass.”

Mass (n.)

A large, cohesive amount of a material

Lump, block

“A portion of this mass is further processed to produce cocoa cake.”

Subject (v.)

To cause or force something to undergo a process

Expose, submit

“A portion of the cocoa mass is subjected to additional pressing.”

Refined (adj.)

Improved or processed to remove impurities

Purified, polished

“The remaining mass is refined into industrial chocolate.”

Industrial (adj.)

Relating to large-scale manufacturing

Manufacturing, factory

“Industrial chocolate is created from the refined cocoa mass.”

Sweetness (n.)

The quality of being sweet

Sugary, saccharine

“Sugar is added to industrial chocolate for sweetness.”

Grind (v.)

To crush or break into smaller pieces

Pulverize, mill

“The cocoa cake is ground to create cocoa powder.”

Liquor (n.)

A liquid substance used in industrial or food processes

Extract, fluid

“Cocoa liquor is produced during the grinding process.”

Utilize (v.)

To make use of something

Employ, use

“The cocoa liquor is utilized in the food industry to create cakes and beverages.”

Transform (v.)

To change something into a different form

Convert, alter

“Industrial chocolate is transformed into finished products for consumers.”

Consumer (n.)

A person who buys or uses goods and services

Customer, buyer

“Cocoa powder is sent to the market for consumer use.”

Enclose (v.)

To surround or cover something completely

Encircle, wrap

“The cocoa powder is enclosed in packages for distribution.”

Distinct (adj.)

Clearly different or separate

Unique, clear

“The process involves three distinct stages.”

Product (n.)

A substance or item produced through a process

Goods, commodity

“The final market products include cocoa powder and chocolate.”

Preparation (n.)

The process of making something ready for use

Arrangement, readiness

“The beans are dried as part of their preparation for processing.”

Culminate (v.)

To reach the highest or final point

Conclude, peak

“The process culminates in the production of finished products.”

Market (n.)

A place or system where goods are sold

Trade, marketplace

“The cocoa powder is sent to the market for consumer use.”

Process (v.)

To perform a series of actions to achieve a result

Treat, prepare

“The cocoa beans are processed to create various products.”

Produce (v.)

To create or manufacture something

Make, generate

“The grinding process produces cocoa powder and cocoa liquor.”