Vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

CPC v2.1 Code: 2134

About vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

cpc code 2134 covers the industry of preserving vegetables, pulses, and potatoes using vinegar or acetic acid. This process is an important part of the food processing sector, as it allows for the long-term storage and distribution of these essential agricultural products. The preserved goods produced under this code play a crucial role in global food supply chains, ensuring the availability of nutritious plant-based foods year-round.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve washing, slicing, and submerging the raw vegetables, pulses, or potatoes in a vinegar or acetic acid solution. The items are then sealed in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. The specific concentrations of the preservative solution, as well as the duration of the pickling process, can vary depending on the type of produce and the desired flavor profile.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include the raw agricultural commodities (e.g., 0113 Vegetables and melons, 0114 Cane and beet sugar, 0115 Unprocessed tobacco), vinegar or acetic acid, and specialized equipment for washing, slicing, and packaging the preserved goods. Producers in this industry also rely on a reliable supply of energy, water, and labor to carry out the various production steps.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are jars, cans, or other containers filled with pickled vegetables, pulses, and potatoes. These preserved goods are then distributed to a variety of downstream industries, such as 4630 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, 4711 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, and 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, where they are used as ingredients or sold directly to consumers.

Family tree for vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

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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/v2-1/213'>213: Prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2134'>2134: Vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2131'>2131: Frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2132'>2132: Vegetable juices</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2133'>2133: Vegetables provisionally preserved</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2139'>2139: Other prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21340'>21340: Vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]


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