Last month we discussed how to break down and interpret the ingredient statement of a Honey Ham with Natural Juices. In this blog post we will learn how to generalize the information on the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) and how it correlates to the Ingredient Statement. In the end, we’ll review an example formulation based on all the information available. The label we looked at
In this article, we continue our series on reverse engineering meat products—this time focusing on a popular choice: honey ham. By examining USDA labeling rules, ingredient statements, and formulation calculations, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to recreate a compliant and high-quality product from scratch. Let’s start with recreating a straightforward product- like honey ham. The label states the following:
As processors, we are all generally curious individuals and are most likely interested by learning new things or seeing new products in the marketplace. For most of us in the meat processing industry, we are guilty of taking a stroll down the meat aisles to see what new and interesting products are in the marketplace and whether or not we are looking to match something
