CASE STUDY

How we improved the firmness and mouthfeel of chicken sausages

Overview

Sausages a.k.a. hotdogs are considered some of the most convenient, versatile, and delicious staples in any modern-day cuisine. They are available in almost any setting – as a party, buffet, or street food, their rich flavours ranging from traditional meats to various seasonings can cater to diverse tastes. One thing is for sure, what consumers appreciate most about sausages is the satisfying chewiness and firm texture – soft or soggy sausages won’t do the trick!

The perfect sausage consistency, along with a recipe that enables production efficiency is important to any sausage-making facility. In this case study, we explain how our customer has been striving to perfect their chicken sausage recipe, aiming for a product that stands out in both taste and texture. Despite numerous attempts, they were still faced with sausages that lacked firmness and density. The quest for improved chewiness became our mission. Markaids is no stranger to the food science of sausage or hotdogs. Knowing what our customer’s product lacked in, our Firm-aid™ was chosen to improve the overall chewiness, firm texture, and deliciousness of the chicken sausage quality.

Solution

Our Firm-aid™ comprises a unique combination of konjac, carrageenan, and modified starches – it is the application of this speciality ingredient that converts regular meat emulsion into one with improved firmness and chewy consistency. This ingredient can also maintain stability under heat, which is suitable as sausages and hotdogs are pre-cooked during their processing.

Firm-aid™ is perfect for all types of meat products – including plant-based or vegan foods. They are adequate for usage in preparing nuggets and meatballs too! We also offer a range of Season-aid™ seasonings for manufacturers looking to produce flavourful and savoury meat or plant-based products. Made in-house with the highest quality of oleoresins and enhancers, our seasonings provide palates with an unforgettable burst of flavour.

Impact

Our Firm-aid™ considerably enhanced the firmness, chewiness, and overall texture of the chicken sausages. The increased bounciness and dense texture of the meat met our customer's satisfaction, enabling them to create a product with qualities that guarantee consumer contentment.

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