预制菜“国标”征求意见：中央厨房市场渗透率已超八成

Core Viewpoint - The national standard for prepared dishes has entered the public consultation phase, defining prepared dishes and excluding those produced in central kitchens from this category [3][5]. Group 1: Definition and Standards - Prepared dishes are defined as pre-packaged dishes made from one or more food agricultural products and their derivatives, which may or may not include seasonings, and are pre-processed industrially without preservatives [3]. - The definition excludes staple foods, cleaned vegetables, ready-to-eat foods, and dishes made in central kitchens [3]. Group 2: Central Kitchen Model - The rise of central kitchens addresses the challenges of traditional restaurant kitchens, which are often decentralized and difficult to regulate, thus increasing safety risks [3]. - Central kitchens enable standardized production and quality control, significantly reducing risks such as microbial contamination and inconsistent raw material quality [3]. - The central kitchen model is seen as a key method to enhance food safety, especially for large-scale catering needs like school meals [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Clarifications - The penetration rate of central kitchens was approximately 81.2% in 2021, with a market size of 16 billion yuan [5]. - Recent regulations clarify that central kitchens are limited to supplying chain restaurants and do not include prepared dishes [5]. - Food service providers must accurately inform consumers if they use prepared dishes, central kitchen products, or pre-packaged foods [5].