Homogenised composite food preparations

HS code 210420 covers homogenized composite food preparations, which are pre-made food products that combine multiple ingredients into a single, uniform mixture. These products play a significant role in the global food industry, providing convenient and shelf-stable options for consumers, as well as serving as important inputs for the manufacturing of other food items. The homogenized nature of these preparations allows for consistent quality and easy incorporation into a wide range of food products and dishes.

The production of homogenized composite food preparations typically involves the blending and processing of various raw materials, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and flavorings, into a smooth, uniform mixture. This process often utilizes specialized equipment like high-speed mixers, homogenizers, and pasteurizers to ensure the desired texture, consistency, and food safety standards are met.

The main inputs required for the production of homogenized composite food preparations include a variety of raw ingredients, such as 020000 Meat and edible meat offal, 040000 Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, 070000 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, 080000 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons, and various spices, flavorings, and preservatives. Additionally, specialized processing equipment, such as blenders, homogenizers, and packaging machinery, are essential for the efficient and consistent production of these food preparations.

Homogenized composite food preparations produced under HS code 210420 are primarily used as ingredients in the manufacturing of a wide range of food products, including 160000 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, 190000 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products, and 210000 Miscellaneous edible preparations. These homogenized preparations can also be directly consumed as standalone food items, providing a convenient and versatile option for consumers.