ADM to Launch Sodium Reduced Technologies for Meat and Ready Meal Applications

03 Dec 2015 --- Followings its acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH last year, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is one of the world’s leading flavours and specialty ingredients companies. As a result, ADM has an enhanced portfolio and is in a better position to serve customer demand for healthier ingredient solutions. ADM’s flavour expertise combined with its meat capabilities has led to the introduction of sodium reduction technology for use in meat applications.

Emerging studies show that high sodium diets increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that globally, in 2010, 1.7 million cardiovascular deaths per annum were attributed to excess salt and sodium consumption and strongly recommends a reduced salt intake of five grams per day for adults, compared to the current global daily intake of ten grams. Similarly, the European Council is actively campaigning to decrease salt intake and invites Member States to encourage salt reduction within their respective populations. Lowering salt consumption by three grams per day may have a significant impact, reducing the risk of strokes by approximately 22 percent and heart attacks by 16 percent.

Amongst other functions, salt delivers enhanced taste, improved texture and ensures product preservation, as well as increased water holding capacity. These crucial formulation benefits have made it difficult for meat product manufacturers to reduce the salt in processed meats. By combining their expertise, ADM’s WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients group has overcome these technical difficulties and is proud to support global sodium reduction efforts.

The SaltTrim product range includes a variety of solutions designed for sodium reduction in meat applications by to up 30 percent. Sea SaltTrim, part of the SaltTrim range, is based on sea salt, which is naturally rich in potassium chloride and other minerals. The combination of Sea SaltTrim with ADM’s natural flavourings delivers full salty notes without the bitterness that is usually associated with potassium.

Also available is Salt Enhancer, a natural flavouring designed for food with low sodium levels. It facilitates the removal of up to 30 percent sodium from product formulation while preserving the products’ salty taste and mouthfeel. Presented in a dry powder form, Salt Enhancer can be easily blended with other dry ingredients and is suitable for a wide range of applications including fresh processed meat, cured meat pieces, raw-cooked and precooked products, as well as raw and dry meat. SaltTrim products and Salt Enhancer are both temperature stable, Kosher and Halal certified.

ADM’s Arcon range of functional soya protein concentrates reinforces its commitment to reducing salt in meat applications. With the potential to aid water absorption and binding—as well as gelation, emulsification and cohesion - functional soya proteins offer a number of important technical properties when used in meat products. Functional soya proteins enhance eating quality by improving the structure, mouthfeel and bite as well as delivering increased product consistency and shelf life. ADM’s functional soya proteins can help manufacturers address concerns for texture and water retention often associated with sodium-reduced meat applications.

“Our sodium reduction solutions will allow the end-customer to adopt a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the salty taste and mouthfeel that they are used to,” said Tim Symons, ADM sales director EMEA, meats and meals. “Our goal is to help meat product manufacturers achieve local and international salt reduction targets and provide a variety of reduced-sodium meat applications using the latest technology to satisfy market demands.”