Application and function of meat products

1.Introduction to Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a kind of natural food glue, extracted from Carrageenan algae (Carrageen (genus)), is a natural polysaccharide in seaweed, commonly used as a food additive, the main function is to increase the viscosity of food, improve the taste.

2. Application of carrageenan in meat products

Carrageenan is often used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and gelling agent in the production of meat products. Adding carrageenan to meat products can make it more delicate taste, lubrication, enhance its viscosity, but also can play a role in preserving water and shape, extend the shelf life of meat products.

3.the role of carrageenan in meat products

1. Improve the viscosity of meat products: carrageenan can be combined with meat protein to form a gel, thereby improving the viscosity of meat products and making its texture softer.

2. Improve the taste: Carrageenan can improve the taste of meat products, making meat products easier to chew and swallow in the mouth.

3. Increase the moisture of meat products: carrageenan can absorb water and form a gel, thereby increasing the moisture of meat products, and make meat products more juicy.

4. Increase the shelf life of meat products: carrageenan can play a role in preserving water and shape, extending the shelf life of meat products.

To sum up, carrageenan plays an important role in the production of meat products. In the production process of meat products, adding an appropriate amount of carrageenan can improve the quality and taste of meat products, and also extend the shelf life of meat products.

【 Conclusion 】

Carrageenan is widely used in food manufacturing, including the production of meat products. It can not only increase the viscosity of meat products, improve the taste, increase the moisture of meat products, but also extend the shelf life of meat products. Appropriate use of carrageenan can improve the taste and quality of meat products, but also can reduce costs and increase economic benefits.