Other vegetable flours and meals

cpc code 23170 covers the production of other vegetable flours and meals, excluding those made from wheat, rice, maize, and potatoes. These products play a crucial role in the food processing industry, serving as key ingredients in a wide range of food items. The versatility of these flours and meals makes them an important part of the broader agricultural and food manufacturing sectors, contributing to the diversity and nutritional value of the global food supply.

The production of other vegetable flours and meals typically involves a series of processing steps, including cleaning, drying, grinding, and sifting the raw vegetable materials. Depending on the specific type of vegetable, various techniques such as milling, extrusion, or micronization may be employed to achieve the desired particle size and texture. The final products are then packaged and distributed for use in various food applications.

The main inputs required for the production of other vegetable flours and meals include a variety of raw vegetable materials, such as 23110 Potatoes, 23120 Cassava, 23130 Arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, and other non-cereal vegetables. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as mills, sieves, and packaging materials, are necessary for the efficient processing and distribution of these products.

The primary outputs of cpc code 23170 are the various types of other vegetable flours and meals, which can be used as ingredients in a wide range of food products. These flours and meals may be incorporated into 23210 Prepared meals and dishes, 23220 Homogenized food preparations and dietetic food, and 23230 Food preparations n.e.c., among other food manufacturing codes, to enhance the nutritional profile, texture, and flavor of the final products.