Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares

cpc code 23180 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 crucial role in the broader food manufacturing sector, providing essential ingredients and semi-finished products to bakeries, restaurants, and other food service establishments. The efficient and consistent production of these mixes and doughs is vital to ensuring a steady supply of high-quality baked goods to consumers.

The production of mixes and doughs for bakers' wares typically involves a series of carefully controlled steps. This includes the precise measurement and blending of dry ingredients, such as flours, starches, and leavening agents, with wet ingredients like water, eggs, and fats. The mixing and kneading of these components is a critical process that helps develop the desired texture and structure of the final product. Depending on the specific baked good, the dough may then undergo additional processing, such as proofing, shaping, or pre-baking, before being delivered to the end-user.

The main inputs required for the production of mixes and doughs for bakers' wares include a variety of flours (e.g., wheat, rye, or specialty flours), starches, leavening agents (such as yeast or baking powder), fats and oils, eggs, and other minor ingredients like salt, sugar, and flavorings. Specialized mixing and kneading equipment, as well as packaging materials, are also essential inputs for this industry.

The primary outputs of cpc code 23180 are the mixes and doughs used in the production of a wide range of baked goods, including 15810 Bread and fresh pastry goods, 15820 Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes, and 15830 Other bakers' wares. These semi-finished products are then consumed by bakeries, food service establishments, and even some households for the preparation of their own baked goods.