With the rapid development of the pre-prepared dish industry, it has become a new force in the food sector, both domestically and internationally. According to industry statistics, there are now more than 70,000 pre-prepared dish processing companies in China, and by 2023, the industry’s output value has surpassed 500 billion yuan, setting the stage for a trillion-yuan market in the coming years. Recently, six departments, including the State Administration for Market Regulation, jointly issued the Notice on Strengthening Food Safety Supervision and Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Pre-prepared Dish Industry. For the first time, this notice clearly defines the
Why Do So Many People Dislike Pre-prepared Dishes?
In recent years, pre-prepared dishes have gradually found their way onto the dining tables of many households as an emerging form of food. However, despite the growing market for pre-prepared dishes, there remains a significant portion of people who harbor negative sentiments toward them, with some even expressing outright aversion. So, why do so many people dislike pre-prepared dishes? This article explores the reasons behind this reaction from several angles, including food safety, taste, nutritional value, and cultural emotions. 1. Concerns Over Food Safety One of the primary reasons for the resistance toward pre-prepared dishes is the concern over food