Pig fat, rendered

CPC v2.1 Code: 21521

About pig fat, rendered

cpc code 21521 covers the industry of rendering pig fat, a critical process in the broader meat processing and animal byproducts sector. Rendered pig fat, also known as lard, is a versatile and widely used commodity with applications in food, industrial, and personal care products. This industry plays a vital role in the efficient utilization of animal resources and contributes to the overall sustainability of the agricultural and food supply chains.

Production process

The production of rendered pig fat involves a series of steps. First, the raw pig fat is collected from various sources, such as slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities. The fat is then cleaned, heated, and subjected to a rendering process, which separates the fat from any impurities or non-fat components. The rendered fat is then refined, filtered, and packaged for distribution and further use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of rendered pig fat include the raw pig fat, which is the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized rendering equipment, such as cookers, centrifuges, and filtration systems, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the rendering process. Transportation and logistics infrastructure are also crucial inputs, as the raw materials and final products must be efficiently moved between production facilities and end-users.

Production outputs

The primary output of the rendered pig fat industry is the refined and purified lard, which is used in a variety of applications. Lard is commonly used in the food industry as a cooking fat, baking ingredient, and flavor enhancer. It is also used in the production of 21522 Fatty acids, from animal or vegetable oils, not chemically modified, 21523 Glycerol, and other animal-based industrial products. The industry's byproducts, such as protein-rich solids, may also be used as animal feed or further processed for other purposes.

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/215'>215: Animal fats</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2152'>2152: Animal fats, rendered</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21521'>21521: Pig fat, rendered</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21522'>21522: Poultry fat, rendered</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21523'>21523: Tallow</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21524'>21524: Fish-liver oils and their fractions</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21525'>21525: Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21526'>21526: Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21529'>21529: Other animal fats, rendered</a>"]

    

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