‘Convenience food’ is the general name given to any food which has been prepared in some way before we buy it.
Such foods can include ready-made sandwiches and meals, canned, bottled and frozen foods, dried foods such as packet soups and sauces, cake mixes, or instant desserts.
Convenience foods have several advantages.
They are time saving and handy for people with busy lives.
They are labour saving meals, easy to prepare and cook.
They sometimes save on fuel bills as they cook in faster time.
They are helpful for people learning to cook, the elderly and people with
physical restrictions.
These foods are useful for unexpected situations (such as unannounced
visitors or when you don’t have time to shop).
They are easy to store and will keep for a long time in a cupboard or
freezer.
They provide a wide variety of dishes which you might not try if you had to
prepare these dishes from scratch.
The quality and standard are usually consistent.