What is ham made of?

Ham sausage is a common food in our lives. There are many raw materials for ham sausage. The most common ones are some meat, such as pork. Chicken is the most common, and then some other ingredients need to be added, such as plant protein powder, etc. In addition, there are certain additives and preservatives in the ham sausage, so don’t eat too much ham sausage.

What is ham made of?

Ingredients: Ham sausage is made of livestock and poultry meat as the main raw material, supplemented with fillers (starch, plant protein powder, etc.), and then added with seasonings (salt, sugar, wine, MSG, etc.), spices (onion, ginger, garlic, cardamom, amomum, aniseed, pepper, etc.), quality improvers (carrageenan, Vc, etc.), color preservatives, water retaining agents, preservatives and other substances. It is made by pickling, chopping (or emulsification), high-temperature steaming and other processing techniques. It is characterized by delicate meat, fresh and tender taste, easy to carry, simple to eat and long shelf life.

Nutritional components: Nutritional analysis of ham: Ham sausage contains nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, various minerals and vitamins needed by the human body. It also has the advantages of high absorption rate, good palatability and strong satiety. It is also suitable for processing into a variety of delicacies.

Buying Guide:

1. Ham sausage products are graded and priced based on quality. The grade of the product will be indicated on the product label, with special grade being the best, followed by superior grade, and then ordinary grade. Consumers can choose according to their own circumstances. The product grade is high, with a high meat content, high protein content and low starch content; the product grade is low, with a slightly lower meat content, low protein content and high starch content.

2. The ham sausage label should indicate the production date, manufacturer, manufacturer's address, manufacturer's phone number, production standards, shelf life, storage conditions, raw materials and auxiliary materials, etc. If the labeling is incomplete, it means that the product is not produced in full compliance with national standards and it is best not to buy it.

3. Generally, the products of large and time-honored enterprises have more guaranteed quality.

4. Purchase products within their shelf life, preferably close to the production date. Because meat products are easily oxidized and spoiled, the fresher the product, the better it tastes and the safest it is.

5. Choose meat with good elasticity. A product with good elasticity, a high proportion of meat, high protein content and good taste.

6. Please do not buy any sausage casings that have any damage.

7. If you cannot refrigerate the ham, please buy products that can be stored at room temperature. Such products will have a shelf life at 25°C.