Prepared dishes and meals based on meat

CPC v2.1 Code: 21186

About prepared dishes and meals based on meat

cpc code 21186 covers the production of prepared dishes and meals based on meat. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader food and beverage sector, providing convenient and nutritious meal options to consumers. As consumer demand for ready-to-eat and time-saving food solutions continues to grow, the importance of this industry within the overall economy has steadily increased.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the preparation, cooking, and packaging of meat-based dishes and meals. This typically includes processes such as cutting, seasoning, and cooking the meat, as well as combining it with other ingredients like vegetables, grains, and sauces. Manufacturers may utilize a range of cooking methods, including grilling, baking, frying, or slow-cooking, to achieve the desired texture and flavor profiles.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of prepared meat-based dishes and meals include fresh or frozen meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, as well as various vegetables, grains, spices, and other seasonings. Manufacturers may also require specialized equipment, such as industrial-scale ovens, mixers, and packaging machinery, to efficiently produce and package the final products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the prepared meat-based dishes and meals, which can be consumed as standalone entrees or as part of a larger meal. These products may be sold to 46310 Supermarkets and other grocery stores, 47110 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, or 56101 Restaurants and mobile food service activities for distribution to end consumers. Additionally, the industry's outputs may be used as inputs for other food manufacturing codes, such as 10850 Prepared meals and dishes, 10860 Prepared dishes and meals based on vegetables, or 10890 Other food products n.e.c..

Family tree for prepared dishes and meals based on meat

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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/v2-1/21186'>21186: Prepared dishes and meals based on meat</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21181'>21181: Pig meat, cuts, salted, dried or smoked (bacon and ham)</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21182'>21182: Bovine meat, salted, dried or smoked</a>"]
D --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21184'>21184: Sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21185'>21185: Extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates</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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