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Berrymeat
An organic meat preservation technique
Valerie Weets
Preservation Technique Use berries and
herbs shown to have natural preservatives to preserve processed meat products
Lowers use of chemicals and salts
Danish Study
21 participants were interviewed
Focus groups were formed
Participants were asked questions to determine acceptability of the technique
Determined this technique was acceptable
Types of Additives
Berries: Lingonberry Sloe berry Red currant Black chokeberry
Herbs: Sage Garlic Horseradish Summer savory
Does it Work?
According to the International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems:
Positive antimicrobial affect against E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria…
But in processed meat products, the high fat content negates the effect
Sources:
Haugaard, Pernile; et al. Consumer attitudes toward new technique for preserving organic meat using herbs and berries. Jan. 2014. Meat Science 96:1 n. 126-135. Retrieved on 25 Feb. 2014. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174013002878
New market perspectives using herbs and berries in organic meat production (BERRYMEAT). Updated Jan 2014. International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems. Retrieved on 2 March 2014. http://www.icrofs.org/Pages/Research/organicrdd_berrymeat.html