Pig meat, cuts, salted, dried or smoked (bacon and ham)
CPC v2.1 Code: 21181
About pig meat, cuts, salted, dried or smoked (bacon and ham)
cpc code 21181 covers the import and export of pig meat products that have been salted, dried, or smoked, including bacon and ham. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a shelf-stable and versatile protein source that is widely consumed around the world. As a key component of many national cuisines, the trade in these products is an important economic activity, with significant implications for agricultural producers, processors, and consumers.
Production process
The production of salted, dried, or smoked pig meat products typically involves several key steps. First, the raw pork cuts are trimmed and cured with a salt-based brine, which helps to preserve the meat and develop its distinctive flavor. The cured meat is then often smoked over hardwood fires, which further enhances the taste and texture. Finally, the finished products may be air-dried or cooked to achieve the desired consistency and shelf life.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of cpc code 21181 products include live pigs, salt, and wood for smoking. Specialized equipment such as curing chambers, smokehouses, and drying racks are also necessary. Additionally, producers may require access to reliable transportation and storage facilities to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of their products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are various cuts of salted, dried, or smoked pig meat, including bacon, ham, and other specialty products. These outputs are often consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in a wide range of other food products, such as 21182 Pig meat, cuts, frozen, 21183 Pig meat, cuts, fresh or chilled, and 21184 Pig meat, offal, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Family tree for pig meat, cuts, salted, dried or smoked (bacon and ham)
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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/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/211'>211: Meat and meat products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2118'>2118: Preserves and preparations of meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21181'>21181: Pig meat, cuts, salted, dried or smoked (bacon and ham)</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21182'>21182: Bovine meat, salted, dried or smoked</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21183'>21183: Other meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21184'>21184: Sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21185'>21185: Extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21186'>21186: Prepared dishes and meals based on meat</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21189'>21189: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
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