Mushrooms and truffles
CPC v2.1 Code: 0127
About mushrooms and truffles
cpc code 0127 covers the production and harvesting of mushrooms and truffles, which are highly valued culinary ingredients used in a wide range of dishes around the world. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a source of nutrition, flavor, and gastronomic diversity. Mushrooms and truffles are cultivated and foraged in many regions, contributing to local economies and supporting livelihoods for growers and foragers.
Production process
The production of mushrooms typically involves the controlled cultivation of various mushroom species in specialized facilities. This process often includes the preparation of growth media, inoculation with mushroom spores or mycelium, and the careful regulation of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and lighting to optimize growth. Truffles, on the other hand, are typically foraged from the wild, as they grow in symbiotic relationships with the roots of certain tree species, making their cultivation more challenging.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the mushroom and truffle industry include the raw materials needed for growth media, such as agricultural waste products, wood chips, or compost. Specialized equipment, such as climate-controlled growing chambers, harvesting tools, and processing machinery, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of high-quality mushroom or truffle spores, as well as the presence of suitable host trees for truffle cultivation.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the mushroom and truffle industry are the fresh or processed mushrooms and truffles themselves, which are then consumed or used as ingredients in a variety of food products. These outputs may be sold to 4520 Wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials and live animals, 4722 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores, or 1075 Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes.
Family tree for mushrooms and truffles
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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/v2-1/012'>012: Vegetables</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0127'>0127: Mushrooms and truffles</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0121'>0121: Leafy or stem vegetables</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0122'>0122: Melons</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0123'>0123: Fruit-bearing vegetables</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0124'>0124: Green leguminous vegetables</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0125'>0125: Root, bulb or tuberous vegetables</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0126'>0126: Vegetable seeds, except beet seeds</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0129'>0129: Vegetables, fresh, n.e.c.</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01270'>01270: Mushrooms and truffles</a>"]
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