North American consumers want foods without additives, including meat, because they understand that meats free of hormones and antibiotics, industrialized products free of chemical additives and crops without the use of genetically modified seeds are “healthier” and “tastier”, that is which points out a report from Technomic Inc. Continue reading Consumidor quer alimentos naturais
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Temperature and time for safe cooking of meat
All meat, especially when there is inaccuracy regarding origin and handling, can be contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, it is essential to follow some guidelines when cooking meat safely. Continue reading Temperatura e tempo para cocção segura de carnes
Mold on salami and other sausages
Unintentional mold – which was not added on purpose – in salami and other sausages in general is a negative sign, as its proliferation is very rapid and the vast majority of species have not been studied and produce some type of mycotoxin.
Continue reading Mofo no salame e em outros embutidosTypes of natural and artificial casings
There are 4 most common types of casings:
- Natural casings;
- Artificial collagen casings;
- Artificial cellulose casings;
- Artificial plastic casings.
Minas Frescal Cheese
Cheese production is a method of preserving milk, therefore it deserves our mention, after all, it is a delicious art that arises, like charcuterie, from the need to preserve food during the evolution and expansion of civilization. Continue reading Queijo Minas Frescal