Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk

CPC v2.1 Code: 2224

About butter and other fats and oils derived from milk

cpc code 2224 covers the production of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader food and agricultural sector, providing essential ingredients for a wide range of food products. Butter and dairy-based fats are not only used in cooking and baking, but also find applications in the manufacturing of confectionery, bakery goods, and various processed foods. The economic significance of this industry is underscored by the high demand for these products both domestically and globally.

Production process

The production of butter and other dairy-based fats typically involves the separation of cream from whole milk, followed by the churning or agitation of the cream to extract the butterfat. This process results in the formation of solid butter, which is then packaged and distributed. Other dairy-based fats, such as ghee and clarified butter, are produced through further processing and purification of the butterfat.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of butter and other dairy-based fats are raw milk and cream, which are sourced from dairy farms and processing facilities. Additionally, this industry requires specialized equipment, such as cream separators, churns, and packaging machinery, as well as energy sources for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of cpc code 2224 are butter, ghee, and other fats and oils derived from milk. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 1541 Manufacture of bakery products, 1551 Manufacture of dairy products, and 1552 Manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice, among others. The dairy-based fats produced under this code are essential ingredients in the production of a wide range of food items, from baked goods to confectionery.

Family tree for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk

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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/v2-1/22'>22: Dairy products and egg products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/222'>222: Other dairy products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2224'>2224: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2221'>2221: Milk and cream in solid forms</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2222'>2222: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in solid forms</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2223'>2223: Yoghurt and other fermented or acidified milk and cream</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2225'>2225: Cheese, fresh or processed</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2226'>2226: Casein</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2227'>2227: Ice cream and other edible ice</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2229'>2229: Dairy products n.e.c.</a>"]

    D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22241'>22241: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk of cattle</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22242'>22242: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk of buffalo</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22249'>22249: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk of other animals</a>"]


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