Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen

HS code 200490 covers a wide range of frozen vegetable preparations and mixtures, excluding potatoes. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing consumers with convenient, nutritious, and shelf-stable vegetable products. As consumer demand for healthy, ready-to-eat options continues to grow, the 200490 industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader food processing and preservation sector.

The production of 200490 vegetable preparations typically involves several key steps. First, the raw vegetables are carefully selected, washed, and prepared for processing. They may be chopped, sliced, or diced, depending on the desired final product. The prepared vegetables are then blanched, which helps to preserve their color, texture, and nutritional content. Next, the vegetables are frozen, often using flash-freezing techniques to ensure rapid and even freezing. Finally, the frozen vegetable preparations are packaged and stored for distribution.

The 200490 industry relies on a variety of inputs, including fresh vegetables, such as 070200 Tomatoes, 070310 Onions, and 070700 Cucumbers and gherkins. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized processing equipment, such as blanching and freezing systems, as well as packaging materials to ensure the safety and quality of the final products.

The primary outputs of the 200490 industry are frozen vegetable preparations and mixtures, which are then consumed by a range of other industries and end-users. These products may be used as ingredients in 160100 Sausages and similar products, 160300 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, or 200100 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid industries. Additionally, 200490 products are often sold directly to consumers as convenient, ready-to-use vegetable options.