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Technological Strategy of Clean Label Meat Products

The income raise induces the change of the consumer perception about food. Chemical synthesis ingredients for food have been denied by consumer and interest about clean label food has been increased. When manufactured meat products, various ingredients are added to enhance quality properties of meat products. It is typical ingredients that color coupler, acidity control agent, preservatives, antioxidant, coloring agent, flavor enhancer, spice, and sweetener for meat products. Some ingredients such as nitrite, phosphate, sorbate were regulated and limited for using because of their negative effects on health. With this concern about aforementioned ingredients, various studies and effort to replace or reduce these ingredients have been conducted using natural ingredients in academy, institute, and industry. However, there were no specific definition about ‘clean label’ and consumer have bought clean label foods without clear information and comprehension. Therefore, regulation and definition for clean label foods have to be conducted.