REDUCE. REPLACE. RETHINK!

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REDUCE. REPLACE.

RETHINK!

Stay in tune with consumer preferences and let sausages regain their popularity

Ways for sausages to regain popularity The convenience and versatility of sausages makes them a superior meat option and no doubt sausages are still enjoyed in large quantities all over the world. There are signs, though, that concerns over phosphates and other additives are undermining this once so popular treat.

Connect with our protein experts to get more inspiration on how sausage recipes – and other meat recipes for that matter – can be updated in order to regain popularity among consumers who are increasingly mindful about what they are eating.

It’s time to rethink sausages!

Flexitarian-friendly

Plant-based

Phosphate-free hybrid

Satisfying meat-like texture

Essentia clean label functional protein solutions fit perfectly into hybrid sausages combining meat and plant-based proteins.

Here’s a reduced meat sausage with at least 30 % plant base.

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A delicious meat-free alternative, packed with taste and texture. This specific concept is based on pea protein and uses vegan-friendly hydrocolloids to provide the desired structure and mouthfeel.

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From humble to healthy Clean label whole-meat delight A healthy sausage may sound like a myth but using Essentia’s clean label ingredients in your formulation makes it very possible. Our range of functional protein solutions can help you do away with phosphates and other undesirable additives without compromizing on taste and texture.

With sausages being as convenient as they are, the next step has become raising the health appeal to place them at par with other competing food options.

A lean and high in protein sausage may very well be enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, hotdogs or as a nutritious snack option.

Turning sausages into a healthy meat option 100 % clean label No phosphate, nitrate or other additives Non-GMO High in protein High meat content Low salt Low fat

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Your goals are within reach, no matter what functionality your products need Functionality that will place your meat products ahead of the game Not only do our functional and high functional ingredient solutions add improved texture and bite to meat products, their impressive gelling, water and fat binding capabilities have also helped many meat producers increase yields in both injected and mixed-in products.

A constant focus on the challenges in meat processing has led us to uncover many exciting innovations as we continue to create new opportunities for the meat sector.

EMULSIFICATION

GELLING

Interacts with water, fat, oil and other ingredients to form a stable emulsion

Stabilizes the meat structure to achieve the desired texture

WATER BINDING Improves yield and helps retain juices in lean, ground, minced, and reformed meat

FUNCTIONALITY That helps elevating the attractiveness of meat

COLORING Natural pigments match and enhance the natural color of meat

FORTIFICATION Enrichment with bioavailable proteins for additional health benefits

TASTE Boosting meaty flavor notes by adding natural animal-based stocks

Whether you are looking to enhance the eating quality of meat and meat alternatives or to optimize your business, Essentia’s range of functional ingredients can help you reach your goals. We offer you the means to modify various cuts of meat into affordable, delicious and innovative protein options.

Collagen and plasma-based functional protein solutions Functional ingredient systems for meat and meat alternatives Micro-granualted pigments (coloring food) Stocks Protein hydrolysates Collagen peptides