Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading 1517, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16

HS code 151790 covers a diverse range of edible mixtures and preparations made from various animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils. These products play a crucial role in the global food industry, providing essential ingredients for a wide array of food products. As a versatile and highly-traded commodity, the 151790 industry is a significant contributor to the broader economy, with applications spanning from household cooking to commercial food manufacturing.

The production of 151790 edible mixtures and preparations typically involves a combination of blending, refining, and processing techniques. Manufacturers may start with raw materials such as animal fats, vegetable oils, or microbial-derived lipids, which are then carefully combined and processed to achieve the desired characteristics, such as texture, flavor, and stability. Advanced technologies, including hydrogenation, fractionation, and interesterification, may be employed to modify the properties of the final product.

The key inputs for the 151790 industry include a diverse range of animal, vegetable, and microbial fats and oils. Producers may source these raw materials from various industries, such as 151110 Crude palm oil, 151211 Crude soybean oil, and 151610 Animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. In addition to the primary raw materials, the industry may rely on specialized equipment, processing aids, and quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality, safe, and consistent edible mixtures and preparations.

The 151790 industry produces a wide range of edible mixtures and preparations that find applications in various food products. These outputs may include blended cooking oils, specialty fats for confectionery and bakery items, and emulsified spreads. The 151790 products are often consumed by other industries, such as 210610 Protein concentrates and textured protein substances, 210690 Food preparations n.e.c., and 230690 Residues n.e.c. from the preparation of vegetable fats or oils, which incorporate them as key ingredients in their own manufacturing processes.