Generally refers to semi-finished products or finished products made from various agricultural, livestock, poultry, and aquatic products as raw materials, supplemented with seasonings and other auxiliary materials, and processed through pre-selection, modulation and other processes.

Prepared dishes are convenient dishes that use modern standardized assembly lines to pre-prepare the ingredients, simplify the production steps, package them hygienically and scientifically, and then heat or steam them for immediate consumption. . The shelf life of prepared dishes is related to the packaging method. Many prepared dishes are vacuum packed and transported in the entire cold chain. If it contains preservatives, this must be stated in the ingredient list.

Prepared dishes are also called prepared prepared foods. The industry divides prepared dishes into four major categories. Usually prepared dishes need to be stored or transported under cold chain conditions and can be simply heated or cooked by consumers or catering processors. After consumption, prepared vegetables are connected to the fields and to the dining tables of thousands of households. It is an important industry that promotes the integrated development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries, meets consumption upgrades, and is related to residents' diet.

Notes on purchasing prepared dishes:

When purchasing prepared dishes, you must first check the label of the product to understand the name, address, contact information, food name, and production of the product's processing manufacturer. License, processing time, storage conditions, shelf life, processing and production requirements and other important information to ensure product quality and safety. Try to choose products with a recent production date. Also pay attention to whether the product packaging is intact to avoid damaged products.

Prepared dishes include ready-to-eat foods, ready-to-heat foods, ready-to-cook foods and ready-to-prepare foods. When purchasing, choose the right product based on your needs and tastes. After purchasing prepared dishes, you should understand the cooking methods of the products and follow the instructions on the packaging for heating or cooking to ensure the taste and safety of the products. Also pay attention to the food safety issues of products and avoid buying expired products.

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