UNSPSC 50483512: Long striped eggplant purees

The variety of eggplants known as long striped eggplants which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50483512 Long striped eggplant purees is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific produce item, but state and local governments purchasing under this code are acquiring consumable and shelf-stable food products for institutional food service — state hospitals, supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and senior services programs. Recent opportunities show that the code encompasses a much broader procurement scope than the narrow commodity name suggests: fresh, frozen, and canned proteins; dairy and dairy alternatives; grains, pasta, and rice; canned vegetables and fruits; condiments and sauces; baking supplies; and associated food service consumables such as containers, napkins, and gloves. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments (Texas HHSC, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois), county boards of commissioners, county school districts, and special-purpose school nutrition programs. State facilities and programs dominate the activity, with school districts and senior services programs as secondary buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for food and consumables spanning state supported living centers in Lufkin and El Paso; the most recent — HHS0018082 for consumables at Lufkin — closed October 23, 2026, with 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies, F.O.B. Destination delivery within seven days of order. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB (S2910000017145) on June 5, 2026, for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with bids due June 19, 2026, delivery to Salem at FOB Destination, and Oregon-fabricated goods receiving a 5 percent preference. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners sought informal written quotes (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products — peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, soups, and vegetables — due October 19, 2026, for delivery to a senior services center. Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) and Burke County Public Schools (Georgia) each solicited comprehensive food bids covering hundreds of line items across multiple categories with Buy American provisions and Smart Snacks compliance; Ben Hill's due date was June 15, 2026, and Burke County's was May 26, 2026. The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products for TDCJ warehouse distribution, with response deadline extended to May 4, 2026. Contract values where stated range from approximately $1.5 million (prior-year El Paso HHSC activity) to $4.5 million potential over three years (HHS0016792V2 statewide food procurement for hospitals and living centers).