Purchasing a vacuum tumbler can be a daunting task.
Do a quick Google search for “vacuum tumbler” and you will find thousands of options to choose from — all claiming to be the best on the market.
So how do you know which vacuum tumbler is right for YOUR specific meat product?
We laid out a new process below to help you choose. Read more
Beef jerky has become a staple product in the American diet.
According to research done by the Simmons National Customer Survey (NHCS) in 2019 and the U.S. Census, approximately 50% of the U.S. population, which is nearly 160 million people, eat meat snacks and beef jerky regularly.
This is mainly due to the taste, texture, convenience, and long shelf life of beef jerky.
One way to ensure your beef jerky is high-quality (taste, texture, long shelf life) and safe is by understanding and achieving the right water activity level.
We explain more below.
Vacuum tumblers are an essential tool for many food processors and are used to coat and/or infuse protein products with functional and sensory-enhancing ingredients.
Their ability to achieve this task quickly and efficiently makes vacuum tumblers staple pieces of equipment in most food processing plants. Read more
The popularity of producing meat sticks is on the rise.
According to NielsonIQ, processors sold $718M worth of meat sticks in the 52 weeks ending on August 28, 2021 – which was up 3.8% from the previous 52-week time frame.
That trend continues to rise, causing meat processors to consider adding meat sticks to their production lines.
The only problem: many small to medium-sized processors don’t know to effectively and efficiently produce meat snack sticks.
Read more
Investing in an integrated cooling system for your vacuum tumbler can seem overwhelming.
Do a quick Google search and you’ll find a number of optional cooling systems you can include when purchasing a tumbler.
Every manufacturer will tell you their system is best, but is it really?
Industrial injectors are a big investment, so it’s worthwhile to regularly inspect and maintain them to ensure product longevity. But there’s even more reason to preserve them in an optimal state when it comes to yield consistency, food quality and safety, and expensive downtime.
While injector equipment manufacturers provide information on how to care for the company’s investment, these manuals are often lengthy and overwhelming. Sometimes, they’re not even accessible to personnel. All of this results in many processors neglecting to properly maintain their injectors.
Understanding proper brining methods for meat and meat alternatives are essential when it comes to improving product yields, product quality and your bottom line as a processor.
The process of brining generally entails marinating the meat or meat alternative in a solution (brine) containing salt and other functional ingredients before cooking.
Brining allows for a moist end result because it hydrates the cells of the muscle tissue before cooking as well as helps the cells to hold on to the water while they are being cooked.
That means that the process of brining, and doing so correctly, is crucial for processors who want to produce a tasty, quality meat product for consumers.
There seems to be an endless array of vacuum tumblers on the market today for processors to choose from, and researching the advantages of all the different platforms can be overwhelming.
That’s because there are a lot of factors that weigh in when investing in a new tumbler. For example, you might be looking to purchase based on a particular function, or maybe your priority is longevity.
Purchasing a vacuum tumbler can be a daunting task.
Do a quick Google search for “vacuum tumbler” and you’ll find thousands of options to choose from — all claiming to be the best on the market.
So how do you know which vacuum tumbler is right for YOUR specific meat product?
We laid out a process below to help you choose.
A brine injector is an essential piece of equipment for any meat processing company.
These machines are used to inject a brine mixture into the meat to add weight and flavor, which ultimately leaves more money in your pocket.
Uncooked meat and poultry products are typically sold by weight. Meaning, if you can make your product weigh more, look better, and cook better for the consumer, you can charge a premium price.
A brine injector allows you to do that — and gives the consumer a better experience when they cook your product.
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