WHAT ARE PREMIUM FOODS?

WHAT ARE PREMIUM FOODS? We will explain everything about high-end foods according to this international food classification. We detail exactly what they are, we give you examples so that you can easily identify them, and we see their advantages and disadvantages when using them.

WHAT ARE PREMIUM FOODS?

This group is distinguished by the fact that neither pasteurization nor sterilization, nor the use of “controlled atmosphere” packaging, have been applied to the food products in the first range. 

In addition to the things stated above, the collection also includes products made via “conventional” procedures including dehydration, fermentation, and salting.

As a result, foods that are typically served to customers cold (between 0 and 6 degrees Celsius) or at room temperature and are regarded as fresh fall within this range.

Although they are sometimes regarded as “fresh” or “natural” meals, many items have been processed before being put on the market. Examples of these procedures include sorting, washing, peeling, chopping, and, of course, packaging.

EXAMPLES OF PREMIUM FOODS

Any fruits, vegetables, or vegetables marketed fresh are included in the first group of foods. Of course, fresh meat, fish, and egg items that need to be refrigerated and have not undergone heat treatment qualify.

Dry rice, pasta, legumes, and dehydrated goods (fruits, vegetables, meat, or fish) fall within the first category in this hierarchy despite the fact that the only conditions necessary for their preservation and marketing are those that keep them cool and dry (without the need for refrigeration).

In addition, and with the aforementioned characteristics, in the range, there are also fermented foods such as cheeses and fermented milk products (e.g., yogurts), and cured meats, provided that, in relation to these products, refrigeration is necessary for their preservation and sale.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PREMIUM FOODS

ADVANTAGES

Their primary benefit is that they are “fresh” products as opposed to others that are recognized to be ultra-processed, and their consumption is linked to healthier eating practices.

DISADVANTAGES

As for the disadvantages, and with a few exceptions (raw rice, pulses, or pasta), it is a highly perishable product, which by definition requires refrigeration conditions in most cases.

In addition, at the time of consumption, extreme precautions must always be taken since these are raw products.

In the case of meat, fish, and eggs, there is usually no problem, since they are usually cooked like rice, legumes, and pasta. But in the case of foods eaten fresh and raw (fruits and many vegetables), it will be necessary to wash them before use.

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