Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares

CPC v2.1 Code: 2318

About mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares

cpc code 2318 covers the production of mixes and doughs used in the preparation of various baked goods, including breads, pastries, and other bakers' wares. This industry plays a vital role in the broader food manufacturing sector, providing essential ingredients and semi-finished products to bakeries, restaurants, and other food service establishments. The production of these mixes and doughs is a key component of the supply chain that ultimately delivers a wide range of baked goods to consumers.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the careful blending and mixing of various ingredients, such as flours, yeasts, fats, and other additives, to create consistent and high-quality dough and batter mixes. Automated mixing and kneading equipment is often employed to ensure thorough incorporation of the components, while temperature and humidity controls help to optimize the fermentation and proofing processes.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry include wheat flour, other cereal flours, yeasts, fats and oils, sweeteners, and a variety of other ingredients and additives. Specialized machinery, such as industrial mixers, dough sheeters, and proofing cabinets, are also essential for the efficient production of these mixes and doughs. The industry relies on a steady supply of these raw materials and equipment to meet the demands of its downstream customers.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the various mixes and doughs used in the preparation of bakers' wares, including bread doughs, pastry doughs, cake batters, and other semi-finished baked goods. These products are then consumed by 1071 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes and 1072 Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes to produce the final baked products that are sold to consumers.

Family tree for mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/23'>23: Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/231'>231: Grain mill products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2318'>2318: Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2311'>2311: Wheat and meslin flour</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2312'>2312: Other cereal flours</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2313'>2313: Groats, meal and pellets of wheat and other cereals</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2314'>2314: Other cereal grain products (including corn flakes)</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2316'>2316: Rice, semi- or wholly milled, or husked</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2317'>2317: Other vegetable flours and meals</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/23180'>23180: Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4
class I level4
class J level4
class K level5

  class D highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class D highlight