The meat market is undoubtedly one of the main markets with high consumer demand within the food industry. Many people consume meat products, and for this reason, meat processors strive to offer variety and quality every day to ensure their market share.
Mechanically Boneless Meat (CMD) is obtained from the leftover meat from animals, after their main cuts have been removed.[1]”. It is used in many meat products.
This type of meat product is very versatile and has multiple technological uses. Thanks to advances in science, innovative products can be offered. The variety of meat products available allows for a wide menu of preparations, as mentioned in the article on Vegan products – market trends
In order to reduce the cost of animal-based meat, many processors choose to include extenders in their formulations.
CDM, with applications in beef and chicken, is usually expensive. This cost is passed directly on to the end consumer, as a result of the high cost of the raw material and its processing.
Fortunately, advances in food technology have made this no longer an obstacle to their inclusion in the market. With the proper use of meat extenders, it has been possible to produce meat products at competitive prices.
Extenders can be of animal or plant origin, for example blood plasma, soy derivatives, sodium caseinate, whey proteins, among others.[2]
Meat extenders have the function of reducing the amount of meat used by extending its contents without altering its organoleptic characteristics.[3] In simpler terms, if an extender is added to a given amount of CMD, it is possible to increase its original weight while maintaining the expected quality.
It is important to maintain a strict development protocol in order to add the right amount of extender, as excessive use could generate negative characteristics in the final product.
The advantages of applying extender to the CDM are as follows:
- Increased CMD performance
- Menor costo para los productores => Precios competitivos
- Cost reduction for the processor
Meat extenders are widely used in ground beef and hamburger formulations, providing competitive advantages particularly in the restaurant sector and in the sale of refrigerated or frozen food.
At Sabores Cosco de Centroamérica, we have our own meat extender formula. Together with our technical support team, we're confident we can collaborate on your next project to create a product that meets your expectations and those of your customers.
CMD + Cosco Flavor Extender = 100% quality.
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Referencias:
[1] https://www.consumer.es/seguridad-alimentaria/carne-separada-mecanicamente-de-aves-y-porcino.html
[2] https://www.ecured.cu/Extensores_c%C3%A1rnicos
[3] https://incalec.org/solucion-para-extensores-de-carne/
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