Additives and dyes for sausage color

linguiça cuiabana churrasco bbq sausage

The color of sausages is one of the quality parameters that most influence consumer choice. The manufacture of sausages (fresh or cooked) involves the addition of some additives, which, despite having different technological functions, have an effect on the color of the sausage. Among them, we have:

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Soppressata Salami

salame soppressata

Soppressata salami recipe. The name derives from the pressure action carried out during the drying of the product, giving it a flattened shape.

Soppressata is a type of salami recognized as a traditional Italian product and widespread in Calabria, Basilicata, Apulia, Abruzzo, Molise and Campania. Soppressata is believed to have originated in the Basilicata/Calabria region, according to writings dated 1719.

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Cured pork belly

barriga de porco curada e maturada lardo dry cured pork belly

In this recipe we use the pork belly cover, which is the upper part of the belly, with the fat having a predominant presence in the piece. We remove the skin, which was used in this pururuca recipe. It is a product similar to lardo, but the seasoning is intense to aid preservation and to be used in the preparation of other dishes, as an alternative source of fat to vegetable oils. But it can also be consumed pure, in bread and as a snack. With a good amount of maturation time, it acquires a wonderful flavor, similar to raw ham, but well seasoned.

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Homemade Tuscan sausage recipe without a grinder

linguiça toscana

A Tuscan sausage It is a tradition in barbecue Brazilians. It's difficult to attend a barbecue without some Tuscan sausage. Made 100% with pork, garlic and herbs, it is loved by practically everyone. It's a classic of Brazilian cuisine! Learn how to make it at home. Homemade sausage is easier to make than you might think.

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Homemade double salami

salame duplo misto feito em casa

Mixed double salami, homemade. This salami was made with beef ribs, loin and pork shank. It is very decorative and attractive for consumption, its preparation is simple and can be done at home using a cellar or a specific air-conditioned environment. It is also possible to do this in adapted refrigerators, as long as the maximum temperature is maintained at 14ºC, the humidity is close to 80% and there is some type of light and constant air circulation.

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Natural or artificial casings? Choose the correct casing for sausages and sausages

tripas variadas

Since ancient times, man has used different types of wraps or, as they are generically called, tripe, in the incessant search to preserve meat for longer. In ancient times, it was crucial to have a product with greater durability, whether for consumption during the long journeys of the time or for periods without food due to the intense cold.

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Fish sausage

salsicha de peixe fish sausage

Clean fish, without scales and thorns, it is optional to use the skin. If using the skin, boil it until it softens well, otherwise it will be difficult to process. The fish can vary, as well as the cut, and can be fillet or fillet, hake, trout, tilapia or any other, depending on preference and availability. For the sausage in this recipe, frozen tilapia fillets were obtained. They were defrosted overnight in the refrigerator.

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Leftover cream

crema de sobrasada linguiça espanhola patê

The originalobrasada is a cured Spanish sausage, made with pork meat and fat, seasoned mainly with salt and paprika. It is embedded in casing and matures slowly.

It is traditional from the Balearic Islands. It is used in several Mallorcan cuisine recipes, such as “arròs brut” or cooked and mixed with honey.

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