Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Cassava is a tropical root crop whose enlarged tuberous roots are used for food, starch, tapioca, fermentation, animal feed, and industrial purposes. |
| Basic registration range | Manages fresh tubers, peeled and cut raw materials, frozen cassava, fermented and dried cassava products, cassava chips, cassava flour, and tapioca starch, pearls, and syrup raw materials. |
| Core separation | Raw materials, food safety processing raw materials, starch and tapioca products, and feed and industrial products are separated into Product and Lot units. |
| Safety Core | Suitability for consumption is not confirmed without verification of safety and process history, including variety, place of production, harvest date, peeling, soaking, fermentation, heating, and drying. |
| Purchase criteria | These include product form, end use, moisture, starch, particle size, and viscosity; foreign matter, microorganisms, and test reports; raw material lot and processing history; and packaging and distribution stability. |
| Industry Opportunities | It is a buyer RFQ matching for gluten-free bakery, noodles, and sauces, tapioca pearl beverages, frozen foods and HMR, food starch, feed and biomaterial raw materials, and import-processing-PB products. |
| Operational direction | It connects origin – harvest – raw material Lot – safe processing – starch/product – certificate – RFQ – delivery/repurchase. |
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | cassava |
| English name | Cassava / Manioc / Yuca |
| Representative scientific name | Manihot esculenta Crantz |
| class | Euphorbiaceae |
| Edible parts | enlarged tuberous root (storage root) |
| Non-edible/Cautionary parts | Leaves, stems, bark, and raw materials shall be separated from the basic food product. Edible raw materials shall be managed on the condition that safety processing, inspection, and labeling standards are verified. |
| Harvesting stage | Distinguish between: harvested after tuber enlargement and maturation / raw material immediately after harvest / raw material before peeling and processing / safely processed product |
| Product form | Fresh raw materials, peeled/cut products, frozen products, dried chips, cassava flour, fermented flour, starch, tapioca pearls, syrup/saccharification materials |
| Processing stage | Harvesting, sorting, washing, peeling, cutting, soaking, fermentation, heating, drying, milling, starch extraction, purification, molding, packaging |
| Basic use | Food, restaurant, and HMR; gluten-free bakery, noodles, and sauces; beverage pearls; starch materials; animal feed and industrial raw materials |
| Separation target | Potato, sweet potato, taro, yam, maranta, sago palm, and cassava leaves, feed, and industrial raw materials |
Kew Plants of the World Online presents the scientific name for cassava as Manihot esculenta Crantz. Since the food safety of cassava is affected by variety and processing conditions, the simple raw quality standards for sweet potatoes and potatoes are not applied as is.
Product Master | Key Management Standards |
| Fresh raw cassava | Country of origin, place of production, variety group, harvest date, appearance, spoilage, intended use for processing |
| Peeled and cut cassava | Raw Material Lot, Peeling, Washing, Cutting, Storage, Refrigeration, and Freezing Conditions |
| Frozen cassava | Pretreatment, heating status, freezing conditions, texture after thawing, and safety |
| Cassava chips · dried ingredients | Drying method, moisture, foreign matter, color, processing purpose |
| Cassava flour | Processing method, moisture, particle size, color, composition, microorganisms |
| Starch and tapioca | Starch content, moisture, particle size, viscosity, whiteness, microorganisms, applications |
| tapioca pearls | Particle size, gelatinization conditions, elasticity after cooking, storage stability |
| Feed and industrial use | Separate product, standard, safety, and contract systems apply from food use. |
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Manihot esculenta / Ipomoea batatas / Solanum tuberosum, etc. | Separation of cassava and adjacent starch crops based on scientific names |
| production purpose | Edible / Starch / Tapioca / Feed / Industrial | Separation of Product Master and Lot by End Purpose |
| Raw material status | Immediately after harvest / Selected raw material / Peeled/Cut / Raw material before processing | Harvest date, arrival date, storage conditions, and processing schedule records |
| Safe processing status | Unprocessed / Immersion/Fermentation / Heating / Drying / Starch Refining Completed | Linking safe processing processes and test reports |
| Product form | Raw / Frozen / Chips / Powder / Starch / Pearls / Syrup | Separation of quality specifications, labeling, and distribution standards by product |
| Final use | Food·Restaurant·HMR / Beverages / Bakery / Noodles·Sauces / Feed·Industrial Materials | Verification of viscosity, particle size, gelatinization, and texture by application |
| Transaction type | Imported Raw Materials / Bulk / OEM/Processing / PB / Buyer RFQ | Separation of MOQ, delivery time, packaging, inspection, and contract standards |
Cassava, like sweet potatoes, uses tuberous roots, but it is a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family and differs in the proportion of starch and tapioca processing, as well as safety processing management. Therefore, it is not grouped as the same product simply by the sales expression “sweet potato substitute.”
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| culture | Variety group · Production area · Cultivation method · Planting date · Production purpose | Verification of raw material identity and procurement purpose |
| harvest | Harvest date, harvest year, packaging, appearance, damage, spoilage | Raw Material Lot Generation and Quality Selection |
| store | Arrival Date · Country of Origin · Transport Conditions · Temperature · Inspection Results | Identifying the risk of post-harvest quality degradation |
| Preprocessing | Washing, peeling, cutting, immersion, and fermentation conditions | Safe processing and process tracking |
| Heat treatment and drying | Heating, drying, milling, starch extraction, and purification conditions | Food conformity, yield, and functionality management |
| Quality inspection | Moisture, particle size, viscosity, microorganisms, foreign matter, test report | Buyer submission and shipment judgment |
| Packaging and shipping | Packaging Date · Storage Conditions · Expiration Date · Shipment Lot | Delivery, Retrieval, and Claim Tracking |
Cultivated area, production volume, and yield by country are entered after verifying the country, base year, and unit in FAOSTAT Crops and Livestock Products . In this v1.0, unverified figures are not arbitrarily entered.
Quality items | Fresh and frozen ingredients | Chips and powder | Starch and tapioca | Public rating |
| Scientific name, variety group, use | core | core | core | Verified |
| Country of origin, place of production, harvest date | core | importance | importance | Verified |
| Appearance, decay, foreign matter, damage | core | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Peeling, immersion, fermentation, and heating history | core | core | importance | NDA |
| Moisture, color, smell | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Starch, particle size, viscosity, and gelatinization characteristics | corresponding | importance | core | NDA |
| Residual Substances, Microorganisms, and Safety Test Report | core | core | core | NDA |
| Packaging, storage, and distribution stability | core | core | core | Verified/NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item Name · Basis for Scientific Name Verification · Variety Group · Production Purpose · Product Form · Final Use · Country of Origin/Origin · Producer/Exporter · Harvest Date/Harvest Year · Receipt Date · Raw Material Appearance/Damage/Spoilage · Peeling/Immersion/Fermentation/Heating/Drying History · Moisture · Starch · Particle Size · Viscosity · Safety/Microbiological Report · Processing Process Lot · Packaging Date · Expiration Date · Shipment/Return/Claim
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Importer/Distributor | Country of Origin · Product Type · Inspection · Customs Clearance · Packaging · Delivery Time | Separate registration of food, starch, and tapioca products |
| food manufacturers | Moisture content, particle size, viscosity, color, composition, and test report | RFQ for Noodle, Sauce, and Bakery Materials |
| Beverage and dessert business operators | Pearl specifications, texture after cooking, and storage stability | Tapioca Pearl & Syrup Raw Material RFQ |
| Foodservice and HMR manufacturers | Freezing, cutting specifications, cooking ability, safety | Pre-processed and frozen cassava product cooperation |
| Gluten-free manufacturers | Particle size, viscosity, and composition of powder and starch | Gluten-free PB·OEM Matching |
| Feed and biomaterials companies | Raw material specifications, moisture, ingredients, bulk procurement | Industrial RFQs Separated from Food Use |
| PB · Online Distribution | Country of Origin · Labeling · Packaging · Recipe · Repurchase | Tapioca and cassava products for consumers |
Domestic market size and sales volume by channel are not compiled until official statistics or verifiable business data are secured. Initially, a demand map is constructed by accumulating actual RFQ, sample, delivery, return, and repurchase data.
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| supply procurement | Country of origin, variety group, product form, use | Separate procurement of food, starch, feed, and industrial uses |
| Import/Receipt | HS Classification, Customs Clearance, Inspection, Lot, Packaging Condition | Import Requirements, Documentation, and Quality Verification |
| Raw material management | Harvest date, transportation, damage, spoilage, scheduled processing | Determining the processing priority of fresh raw materials |
| Safe processing | Peeling, immersion, fermentation, heating, and drying history | Documentation of edible suitability |
| Starch and productization | Moisture, particle size, viscosity, gelatinization, color, yield | Setting product specifications by application |
| Quality and Safety | Foreign matter, microorganisms, test reports, labeling | Buyer Submission and Claim Prevention |
| Buyer RFQ | Product Type · Specifications · MOQ · Delivery Time · Packaging | Matching suitability other than price |
| Repurchase | Delivery · Cookability · Defects · Returns · Reorders | Country of Origin, Lot, and Processor Assessment Update |
Import volume, country of origin, and customs clearance unit price are entered after determining the HS product range, base year, quantity, and value unit from the Korea Customs Service's Import and Export Trade Statistics . Fresh cassava, frozen products, powder, starch, and tapioca products are not aggregated as their HS and food requirements may differ.
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Peeled and cut cassava | Raw Material Lot · Peeling · Washing · Cutting · Safe Processing | Foodservice & HMR RFQ |
| Frozen cassava | Pretreatment, heat treatment, rapid freezing, and thawing texture | RFQ for School Meals, Dining Out, and Convenience Foods |
| Dried cassava chips | Cutting, drying, moisture, foreign matter, and storage stability | Food, Feed, and Processed Raw Materials RFQ |
| Cassava flour | Processing method, drying, particle size, color, microorganisms | Bakery, Noodles, and Gluten-Free RFQ |
| Fermented cassava flour | Fermentation, drying, particle size, acidity, and blending | Specialty Foods & Bakery RFQ |
| Cassava starch | Starch extraction, purification, moisture, viscosity, and gelatinization characteristics | RFQ for Sauces, Noodles, Confectionery, and Food Ingredients |
| tapioca pearls | Starch, molding, drying, and elasticity after cooking | Beverages, Desserts, and PB RFQ |
| Syrup and saccharification materials | Raw material starch, saccharification conditions, sugar content, color, stability | Beverages, Sauces, and Processed Foods RFQ |
The suitability of cassava for processing depends on the condition of the raw material, safety processing history, starch quality, and final use. Food safety or suitability for specific products is not confirmed until actual lot-specific test reports are verified.
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Country of Origin, Product Type, End Use, and Lot ID are required. | Required value input rate |
| 2 | Separation of Product Entities: Raw, Frozen, Chips, Powder, Starch, and Tapioca | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Import – Receiving – Safe Processing – Quality Inspection – Shipment History Connection | Lot tracking rate |
| 4 | Datafication of moisture, particle size, viscosity, safety, and test reports | Quality document connection rate |
| 5 | Connecting processors, PBs, and buyer RFQs with supply and repurchase | Matching rate · Repurchase rate |
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixture of raw materials and processed products | Treat raw materials and safely processed foods under the same standards. | Product type, processing stage, and certificate |
| Discontinuity of safe processing history | Peeling, immersion, fermentation, heating, and drying information are not linked to Lot | Raw Material Lot, Process Records, Inspection Results |
| Mismatch in usage | Beverage pearls, food starch, and feed and industrial raw materials are mixed | Products by End Use, Specifications, and Application |
| Incomplete import documents | Country of origin, HS, inspection, and marking data are separated from buyer requirements | Customs clearance, inspection, labeling, and test reports |
| Starch function deviation | Particle size, viscosity, and gelatinization characteristics are not linked to the mixing results | Starch, moisture, viscosity, and processing test |
| Missing quality certificate | Microbial, foreign matter, and safety inspections are separated from delivery documents | Test Report · Inspection · Shipment Lot |
| Repurchase data disconnection | Cookability, texture, and returns are not recirculated to the country of origin or processing lot. | Delivery · Claims · Reorders · Evaluation |
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Fresh and Frozen Cassava | Product type · Country of origin · Cutting specifications · Use | Actual quantity, unit price, producer, inspection report |
| Cassava chip procurement | Moisture content, processing purpose, packaging, and delivery time | Inventory, Unit Price, Test Report, Contract |
| Cassava flour | Particle Size · Color · Use · Packaging · MOQ | Sample, Microorganism, Unit Price, Mixing Test |
| Starch material | Applicable to food, viscosity, particle size, and packaging | Specifications, Test Reports, Yield, Contract |
| tapioca pearls | Particle size, cooking method, shelf life | Actual quantity, unit price, and cooking test |
| Gluten-free OEM·PB | Target product, formulation purpose, packaging | Prescription · MOQ · Cost · Contract |
| HMR · Food Service Cooperation | Cutting, freezing, cooking conditions, delivery time | Process costs, test reports, samples, contracts |
| Feed and industrial cooperation | Raw material type, technical specifications, and delivery zone | Quantity, Unit Price, Contract, Test Report |
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Cassava Raw Material · Safe Processing · Starch · Tapioca · RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | FAOSTAT · Verification of Customs Service raw data and domestic import and distribution structure | expected |
| v2.0 | Separation of raw, frozen, powder, starch, and tapioca pearl specifications | expected |
| v3.0 | Import – Safe Processing – PB · Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
