UNSPSC 50501702: Complete meal replacement drink or mix

Meal replacement generally refers to a calorie-controlled, prepackaged product in the form of a bar or beverage (ready to drink or powder) that replaces a regular meal. Meal-replacement products usually provide limited calories per serving, are fortified with vitamins and minerals, and often bear nutrient content claims such as percent of calories from fat or sugar.

UNSPSC 50501702 Complete meal replacement drink or mix is a Commodity code covering ready-to-drink nutritional beverages and powdered formulations designed to serve as full meals. State and local governments procure these products primarily for institutional food service — correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools — where they supplement or replace conventional meal preparation for populations with specific dietary needs, medical conditions, or operational constraints. The products include both shelf-stable liquid meal replacements and dry mixes requiring preparation, typically fortified with protein, vitamins, and minerals to meet daily nutritional requirements.

The source material provided contains no recent state or local contract opportunities under this code. Without access to posted RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB notices, issuing-body mix, geographic concentration, and representative recent solicitations cannot be characterized from current activity.