A reliable rapid-detection system has been a desire of all sectors of the food industry for decades. As sound science has developed over the years, technology companies have found new solutions to meet the demands to test for various pathogens, while obtaining quicker results.
With the increased focus on reducing salt and fat in meat products, what are the challenges that processors face in producing formed products, such as patties, nuggets, etc.?
General differences exist between frozen meat products and many other frozen foods. The most obvious difference is the size of the product pieces, with most frozen meat products having larger masses. This results in longer freezing times and higher operating costs for many meat and poultry processors.
Butterball’s Mount Olive, N.C., facility revamped its entire deboning process, and one year later it has reaped the benefits in terms of employee turnover and training, product quality, and operational efficiency.