The meat emulsion consists of the connection (stable suspension) of water and fat with the meat protein. Normally, water and fat are unable to form bonds, and to make this bond possible, an emulsifying agent must be used. Meat protein serves as the “emulsifying agent”, or structure that makes it possible to stabilize these 3 components into a smooth, uniform mass. Myosin, the most abundant protein in meat, is the main encapsulator of fat and water particles. Continue reading Emulsão cárnea
List of main functional ingredients It is food additives used in charcuterie meat products, such as fresh, smoked and cured sausages, sausages, cooked hams, among others. Continue reading Funcionalidade dos aditivos alimentares cárneos
O oregano extract is an efficient antioxidant which can be used in meat products. The finding comes from experiments carried out by researchers from the Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering (FZEA) at USP, in Pirassununga, in which the extract was used in meat products based on sheep meat, replacing chemical additives BHT – butylhydroxy-toluene and sodium erythorbate. “These additives are used in meat products and in the food industry in general, as preservatives and antioxidants. But oregano extract achieved equivalent effects.” Continue reading Extrato de orégano é um antioxidante natural em produtos cárneos
Rancidity or oxidative rancidity is mainly responsible for the deterioration of foods rich in lipids, such as meat, as it results in undesirable changes in the color, flavor, aroma and consistency of the food. Lipid oxidation involves an extremely complex series of chemical reactions that occur between atmospheric oxygen and unsaturated fatty acids in lipids. Continue reading Ranço ou oxidação nos alimentos
Historically, natural molds available in the environment were responsible for the colonization of cured products and the positive effects of these molds on aroma, texture and preservation were confirmed. Continue reading Mofo cultura starter Mold-600 e Mold-800
CMS is an abbreviation to designate the Mechanically Separated Meat. Continue reading Carne Mecanicamente Separada CMS
It is possible and very simple to smoke using a barbecue. Preferably use a grill that already has a lid or, if your grill is open, use an object to trap part of the smoke inside the grill. It is necessary for part of the smoke to escape so that there is a flow and the fire is not completely extinguished. Continue reading Como defumar na churrasqueira?
Cure, Maturation It is Fermentation These are fascinating and extremely rich processes for the flavor, texture and preservation of food. Understanding these processes is a valuable ally for those who produce food, whether at home, in industries or in artisanal productions. Continue reading Curado Fermentado ou Maturado?
The noblest and most expensive charcuterie product is, without a doubt, raw ham. The best quality ingredients, time, patience and an ancient empirical technique are the answer to the production of this ancient delicacy appreciated in all corners of the world. This perfect combination produces one of the finest meat foods ever created. Dry-aged hams were developed over time by European farmers as a way to preserve pork, without refrigeration, while waiting for the following year's slaughter period. Continue reading Presunto Parma Presunto Serrano Presunto Jamón Ibérico
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