Regulatory Definitions
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The Real Deal on Pre-Cooked Meals: Why Everyone Loves Saizeriya (Budget-Friendly Italian Like a West Western Version of Mixue Ice Cream)
China has officially defined “prepared meals,” clarifying regulations for the rapidly growing sector. The definition encompasses pre-processed agricultural products requiring heating or cooking before consumption, excluding minimally processed produce, convenience foods, and restaurant central kitchen dishes for in-house use. The regulation specifies that products need to be heated or cooked, clarifying the term through definition. Saizeriya, a popular and affordable Italian casual chain in China, relies on prepared ingredients in their dishes for maintaining low prices. This has made them a success where other Chinese resturant chains have struggled.
