Ready-Made Combination Meals - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable): version 1

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# Ready-Made Combination Meals - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable) <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Ready-Made Combination Meals - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable)
gpc_code: 10006752
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/50193800
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Ready-made combination meal or microwave meal is a pre-packaged shelf stable full meal.  The meal requires no preparation, but may be warmed,  and contains all the elements typically contained in a single-serving meal.  A ready-made meal (also known as a TV Dinner) must have a main component and at least one additional component such as a side item, a dessert and/or beverage.

### Excludes

Excludes products such as Non-Combination Meals, Perishable Ready to Eat Combination Meals, Not Ready to Eat Combination Meals, Ready-Made Combination Meal Variety Packs, Prepared/Processed Products, and Unprepared Meals.
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