For today’s consumers, convenience is a top priority. They’re asking for pre-seasoned proteins that save them a step in the kitchen. Processors can capitalize on this trend by adding flavor to proteins before they’re packaged and shipped off to retailers.
In a recent blog post, we explored how manual seasoning application can result in costly inefficiencies. The answer to inconsistent spice application, product waste and messy production lines is to incorporate seasoning transfer technology into processing operations.Seasoning transfer technology is revolutionizing seasoning application. It allows processors to apply bold flavors to nearly any product from thick-cut bacon to chicken breasts to deli meats and even cheeses. The process is simple and the possibilities are endless.
The perfect amount of spice is pre-applied to either a sheet, casing or netting and then applied in one step directly to the protein. The product’s natural moisture allows the spice to easily adhere to its surface, eliminating seasoning waste and inconsistent application.
Here are the types of seasoning transfer technology applications to consider implementing into your processing operations.
Seasoning Transfer Sheets
Individual sheets are applied to one side of a protein. This process ensures controlled, consistent spice application and is ideal for portion cut meats including pork chops, steaks and bacon.
Seasoning Transfer Casings
Pre-seasoned meat casings allow processors to apply a uniform coating of seasoning onto pork loins and luncheon meats without the added mess. Casings not only add flavor, but they also add visual appeal in the deli case.
Seasoning Transfer Netting
This system combines tight-weave netting with bold flavor profiles. In one simple step, the netting forms to the shape of the meat and strips off cleanly leaving behind rich flavor, color and patterns. Netting works best for bone-in or boneless meats like turkey or ham.
Seasoning Transfer for Cheese
Seasoning technology isn’t just for proteins. Seasoning sheets can be applied to molded or cut shapes of cheese and seasoning casings work well for hot fill applications for round cheese logs.
Spice application doesn’t have to be messy, labor-intensive or complicated. Innovations, like seasoning transfer technology, take the guesswork out of precise seasoning application and give processors the opportunity to quickly create new, flavorful product offerings to satisfy consumer tastes.
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