In recent years, clean-label products have become popular with consumers who also do not want to give up any of their other conveniences, including far-reaching expiration dates. As a result, ingredients with clean labels have become popular for extending the shelf life of meat and poultry products.
Because sodium intake also is important to consumers, clean-label ingredients with short ingredient statements and less sodium have gained in popularity for meat processors trying to meet all of these consumer demands, says Jin-Shan Shie, senior research and development manager for West Liberty Foods.