Frutarom Launches Natural Plant Extract for Improved Meat Shelf Life

Frutarom Savory Solutions is extending its portfolio of natural plant extracts with Origanox WS-T. The extract is available in powder form and improves the stability and shelf life of meat, fish, poultry and convenience foods. Thanks to its neutral color and taste, the original sensory properties of the foods are maintained.

1 Feb 2013 --- The source of Frutarom Savory Solutions’ new extract is the plant family Oleaceae. Origanox WS-T is extracted from the plant using only water, without the use of any chemical solvents. It is completely water soluble at any temperature and improves the end product’s quality and safety as well as rounding off the taste.

Using the new ingredient has many sensory advantages: On one hand, Origanox WS-T is virtually colorless and therefore does not influence the appearance of end products. Thus, manufacturers can even use the extract in light colored products such as poultry, cooked ham and fish. On the other hand, it has a neutral taste. In a sensory consumer test, salami and cooked ham containing Origanox WS-T and comparable products to Origanox were evaluated. The respondents rated the sensory properties of the products with Frutarom’s new extract very positively, in particular the flavor of the sausage specialties.

Since the plant extract counteracts the undesirable “warmed-over flavor” that often occurs in pre-cooked products, it is especially suitable for convenience products –both chilled and frozen. Possible applications are numerous and versatile and include burgers, chicken wings, kebabs, spare ribs, meat pasta fillings and bacon as a pizza topping.

The new extract extends the existing Origanox product line, which comprises Origanox WS (oregano extract) and Origanox WS-LB (lemon balm extract), both of which have been used successfully by companies around the globe for many years.

Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH unites the experience and knowledge of Gewürzmüller, GewürzMühle Nesse and Frutarom to develop and produce customized solutions for the meat, fish, and convenience industries. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes functional ingredients, starter cultures, spices and seasonings, as well as ready to cook and ready to eat components. Frutarom Savory Solutions integrates local market know-how with over 100 years of industry expertise to offer customized, value added solutions. Its customer base includes major international manufacturers as well as local and artisan producers. Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH is a unit of Frutarom, one of the top ten flavor and fine ingredients houses worldwide. Frutarom has significant production and development centers on four continents and it markets its products worldwide in more than 130 countries.