Fish livers and roes dried, smoked, salted or in brine
CPC v2.1 Code: 21227
About fish livers and roes dried, smoked, salted or in brine
cpc code 21227 covers the processing and preservation of fish livers and roes, an important segment of the global seafood industry. These products are highly valued for their nutritional content and culinary applications, finding use in a variety of food and pharmaceutical products. As a key source of essential vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids, the trade in fish livers and roes plays a significant role in the broader food supply chain and international commerce.
Production process
The main production techniques for fish livers and roes under cpc code 21227 involve drying, smoking, salting, or brining the raw materials. Depending on the desired end product, the livers and roes may undergo various processing steps such as cleaning, grading, and packaging. Drying is a common method, where the raw materials are dehydrated using controlled heat and air flow. Smoking imparts a distinct flavor profile, while salting and brining help preserve the products for extended shelf life.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for this industry are the raw fish livers and roes, which are sourced from commercial fishing operations and aquaculture facilities. Specialized equipment such as drying chambers, smokers, and brining tanks are also required. Packaging materials, such as jars, cans, or vacuum-sealed bags, are necessary to protect the final products during storage and transportation.
Production outputs
The main outputs of cpc code 21227 are dried, smoked, salted, or brined fish livers and roes, which are then sold to a variety of downstream industries. These products may be consumed directly as delicacies or used as ingredients in 21229 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, 21221 Prepared and preserved fish, including caviar and caviar substitutes, and 21222 Prepared and preserved crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
Family tree for fish livers and roes dried, smoked, salted or in brine
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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/v2-1/212'>212: Prepared and preserved fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2122'>2122: Fish fillets and meat; fish livers and roes</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21227'>21227: Fish livers and roes dried, smoked, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21221'>21221: Fish fillets and fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21222'>21222: Fish fillets, frozen</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21223'>21223: Fish meat, whether or not minced, frozen</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21224'>21224: Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21225'>21225: Fish livers and roes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21226'>21226: Fish livers and roes, frozen</a>"]
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