Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for these items?

While it is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct policies and attributes to your food service equipment.

Can I use product_type instead of the official Google category?

No, product_type is a custom attribute for your own organization; it does not replace the mandatory google_product_category requirement.

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path in my feed?

Both are acceptable, but using the numeric ID 6786 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Google product category

Food Washers & Dryers

Category ID6786

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Food Service > Food Washers & Dryers

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

O3 Pure Fruit Washer and Veggie Washer
ZONESUN Vegetable Washer for Food Factories & Agricultural Cleaning Lines
Capsule Shape Fruit Vegetable Washing Machine OH-ion Purification Cleaner
Aoibox Double Layer Electric Fruit and Vegetable Washing Machine
Waterproof Cordless Food Purifier Washing Machine
Milerd Detoxer Ultrasonic Food Cleaner
OU Salad Spinner Vegetable Washer
Esepony Multi-Use Lettuce Salad Spinner Vegetable Washer
Portable Countertop Dishwasher Fruit and Vegetable Washer
Afralia Rotating Vegetable and Fruit Washer

Understanding Food Washers & Dryers (ID: 6786)

The Food Washers & Dryers category, identified by ID 6786, sits within the Business & Industrial hierarchy under Food Service. It is specifically reserved for professional-grade machinery designed to clean, purify, or prepare raw produce and food items for commercial or industrial consumption.

This category is intended for specialized cleaning equipment. Examples from the US market include:

Industrial-scale vegetable washers for agricultural processing lines.
Ultrasonic food detoxers and purification cleaners for fruits.
Electric countertop produce washers.
Portable and rotating fruit washing units for food service environments.
Manual or automated salad spinners and vegetable rinsing devices.

Products that do not belong here include general-purpose vending machines, food service carts, and storage solutions like bus tubs or ice bins. If you are selling disposable items such as take-out containers, bakery boxes, or disposable tableware, these must be mapped to their own specific categories rather than food processing equipment. Similarly, appliances meant for heating, such as plate warmers or hot dog rollers, belong in their respective food service categories.

As this is the most specific level in the Google taxonomy, no further subcategories exist. Use this category for all items described above to ensure precise classification.

To include this in your feed, use the numeric ID 6786 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Food Service > Food Washers & Dryers. While the attribute is optional, providing the ID is recommended to prevent Google from miscategorizing your commercial food service inventory.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for these items?: While it is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct policies and attributes to your food service equipment.
Can I use product_type instead of the official Google category?: No, product_type is a custom attribute for your own organization; it does not replace the mandatory google_product_category requirement.
Should I use the numeric ID or the full path in my feed?: Both are acceptable, but using the numeric ID 6786 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Общественное питание > Машины для мойки и сушки пищевых продуктов
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Громадське харчування > Машини для миття та сушіння харчових продуктів