Fresh sausages exist in a huge variety and levels of quality. The current food standard asks for at least 50% lean meat within the products as well as a maximum of 50% fat based on the lean meat content. These types of products do not contain nitrite as the typical pink curing colour is not wanted. As a result, all machines utilized must be free of any residual nitrite and the production of fresh sausages is most often physically separated from other areas where nitrite is present.
The shelf life of fresh sausages is between 15-18 days by products containing preservative and 6-8 days by products produced without preservative. Products without preservative contain often antioxidants such as rosemary extract and other additives such as lactate and other foods acids in order to achieve the desired shelf life.
Coarse fresh sausages are often offered as premium products and meat as well as fat particles should be clearly visible within the finished product. Hence, such products are mostly filled in natural sheep or hog casings to enhance the premium quality image even further.
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