SOMERSET, N.J.—Advanced Food Systems" href="http://www.afsnj.com/" target="_blank">Advanced Food Systems has expanded its Fresh‘O™ line of food ingredients to include products that reduce flavor-damaging oxidation in meats such as pork, beef and poultry. These new ingredient systems were developed based on AFS’s Fresh‘O Fish™ systems which are well known for their ability to improve flavor in seafood products.
Fresh‘O™ ingredient systems perform a variety of functionalities, depending on the requirements of the finished product. For example, Fresh‘O Beef™ prevents the development of warmed-over flavor in ground beef dishes such as chili or taco fillings. In poultry, Fresh‘O Chicken™ reduces the strong flavor and lightens the color of dark meat, while Fresh‘O Turkey™ masks gaminess and lightens color. Fresh‘O Pork™ systems prevent flavor loss in pork, such as smoked pork ribs, as they are subjected to freeze/thaw cycles and storage.
Economical Fresh‘O™ ingredient systems are highly effective at low usage levels and are supplied as easily-hydrated powders which can be applied by marinating, tumbling, spraying or injection. These ingredient systems contain natural flavors and are clean label-friendly.