premix

Premix is a term used to describe a customized blend of ingredients that are combined before use to create a final product or a base material. The exact composition varies by industry but shares the aim of standardizing proportions and simplifying downstream processing.

In construction, premix concrete refers to concrete that is manufactured at a plant according to a fixed recipe and delivered to the site in a mixer truck. It provides controlled strength and workability, reduces on-site mixing, and minimizes waste, though transport constraints can limit freshening at the site.

In food and baking, premixes are dry blends containing flour, sugar, leavening, and often flavors and shortenings, which require only the addition of a few wet ingredients. They offer consistent texture and flavor, longer shelf life, and quicker production, especially for packaged products or bakery shops.

In animal feed, vitamin and mineral premixes are concentrated blends added to base feed to supply specific nutritional requirements. They are produced under strict quality control and are dosed according to animal species and life stage.

In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, premixes are combinations of active ingredients with excipients prepared to ensure uniform dosing and compatibility, used in manufacturing or compounding to improve consistency and efficiency.

The term is also used in other contexts, such as premixed paints or coatings, where pigments and additives are combined before application. Across uses, premixes emphasize standardization, repeatability, and efficiency.