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Berrymeat

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

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Berrymeat

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  1. Berrymeat An organic meat preservation technique Valerie Weets

  2. Preservation Technique • Use berries and herbs shown to have natural preservatives to preserve processed meat products • Lowers use of chemicals and salts

  3. 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

  4. Types of Additives Berries: • Lingonberry • Sloe berry • Red currant • Black chokeberry Herbs: • Sage • Garlic • Horseradish • Summer savory

  5. 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

  6. 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

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