UNSPSC 50322601: Dried buddha's hand citrons

The variety of citrons known as buddha's hand citrons that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50322601 Dried buddha's hand citrons, a Commodity code, nominally addresses a single dried-citrus specialty product but shows minimal alignment with actual state and local purchasing activity. Recent solicitations across school nutrition programs, state food services, and correctional facilities procure comprehensive fresh and processed produce portfolios that dwarf any single specialty item—school districts are sourcing 200+ line items spanning conventional produce (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, melons, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes), while state and local agencies are acquiring broad commodity baskets including proteins, dairy, grains, beverages, and canned goods. The issuing bodies are chiefly school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, City of Bridgeport Board of Education) and state agencies (State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), with procurement conducted through IFB vehicles subject to Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Texas. Hancock County, Georgia and Bridgeport, Connecticut posted fresh-produce RFPs in June 2026, while the State of Georgia and Texas agencies issued food-commodity solicitations in May and April 2026. The Bridgeport nutrition procurement (IFB BNB053266, due June 26, 2026) and Hancock County fresh-produce bid (IFB #SN002-2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026) are representative recent opportunities, both specifying case-size line items, firm pricing for contract duration, HACCP and food-safety compliance, and award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder with discretion to split among multiple vendors. A Texas TDCJ procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF, extended to May 4, 2026) sought 382 line items of cafeteria food products across USDA Grade A/B specifications, FOB Destination delivery to six Texas distribution points, and 30-day standard delivery windows. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the single direct reference (TDCJ bid IW236532 for dried prunes) represents a specialized dried-fruit line item distinct from fresh commodity purchasing, and the broader state and local market demonstrates no measurable demand specifically for dried buddha's hand citrons.