Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the classification of pre-prepared meals, emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness regarding the processing levels of these products [1][2]. Group 1: Classification of Pre-prepared Meals - Instant meals are ready to eat directly after opening the packaging [2]. - Heat-and-eat meals are fully cooked and only require simple heating methods such as microwaving or boiling [2]. - Cook-to-perfection meals are semi-processed but require key cooking steps like frying or stir-frying to achieve optimal taste [2]. - Prepared ingredients have undergone initial processing such as washing and cutting, but require complete cooking by the consumer [2]. - Fresh-cut ingredients are minimally processed, involving only washing and cutting [2]. - Lightly processed raw ingredients have been marinated or seasoned but still require cooking before consumption [2]. - Semi-cooked products have been pre-boiled or pre-fried but typically need reheating and seasoning by the consumer [2]. - Fully cooked pre-prepared meals are completely finished dishes that only need heating without any additional cooking steps [2]. Group 2: Industry Insights - Luo Yonghao shared a grading standard for pre-prepared meals, indicating that consumers should have the right to know about the processing levels [2]. - In supermarkets or budget fast-food restaurants, all levels of pre-prepared meals are generally acceptable; however, in formal restaurants, only Level I is fully acceptable, with most Level II and a few Level III being tolerable, while Level IV is completely unacceptable [2].