Margarine and similar preparations

cpc code 21700 covers the production of margarine and similar edible fat preparations. Margarine is a crucial food product that serves as a cost-effective alternative to butter, with applications in cooking, baking, and as a spread. This industry plays a vital role in the broader food manufacturing sector, providing consumers with affordable and versatile fat-based products.

The production of margarine and similar preparations typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and emulsifiers, are carefully blended and heated to the appropriate temperature. The mixture is then subjected to hydrogenation, a process that hardens the oils and creates the desired texture and consistency. Finally, the product is cooled, packaged, and prepared for distribution.

The main inputs required for the production of margarine and similar preparations include 15410 Oils and fats, 20140 Emulsifiers, and various processing equipment such as blenders, hydrogenation reactors, and packaging machinery. The specific raw materials used can vary depending on the desired properties of the final product, with different types of vegetable oils and animal fats being utilized.

The primary output of this industry is 21700 Margarine and similar preparations, which are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 10200 Dairy products, 10800 Bread, fresh pastry goods and cakes, and 56100 Restaurants and mobile food service activities. These products are also used by individual consumers for cooking, baking, and as a butter substitute.