SHELF LIFE EXTENSION
Extend Colour, Taste & Micro
At Smyths Ingredients & Flavours, we have developed a superior range of shelf-life extending products designed to keep your sausages, burgers, and cooked meats fresher for longer. Our expertly formulated solutions help maintain flavour, texture, and colour, while also reducing weight loss and spoilage.
Our shelf-life improvers are based on the sodium salt of natural L-Lactic acid, produced through the fermentation of sugar. This neutral pH formulation delivers powerful antimicrobial protection, extending freshness while preserving colour and bloom for a more appealing final product.
THE RANGE
Our shelf-life extenders are designed for different meat applications, ensuring optimal preservation:
LIQUID SHELF LIFE FLUID FOR SAUSAGE & BURGERS | LIQUID SHELF LIFE EXTENDER FOR COOKED MEATS | NATURAL SHELF LIFE EXTENDER E-FREE |
Key Benefits
Extended shelf life – Reduce waste and improve product longevity.
Improved colour & bloom – Keeps meat looking fresh and appetising.
Weight loss reduction – Helps retain moisture for a better yield.
Easy incorporation – Simple to add to mixes and brines.
Flexible sizing – Available in 6kg or 20kg drums to suit your needs.
Enhance the freshness and quality of your products with our industry-leading shelf-life extenders. Get in touch to discuss the right solution for your production needs.
Product Applications
COOKED MEATS
Chicken chunks, sliced chicken, wafer thin ham, topside beef slices, turkey, pork loin and deli meats.
SAUSAGES & BURGERS
Butchers sausages, BBQ, premium burgers, catering burgers, artisan sausages and regional specialities.
READY MEALS
Lasagne, casseroles, curries, risotto, pasta dishes, paella, oriental dishes, noodles, chilli and Italian meatballs.
CURED MEATS
Bacon (back & streaky) , smokey gammon, ham joints, pastrami, and continental meats.
PIES & BAKERY
Pies, pizzas, gravies, sausage rolls, pork pies, steak pies, cheese & onion pies, pasties, breads, garlic breads, quiche and tarts.
SEAFOOD/FISH
Smoked salmon, tuna, fish pie, fishcakes, mackerel, sea bass, crab-sticks, battered cod, flavoured crumbs and coatings.
Create Your Own Signature Blend
Looking for something unique? Our team can develop bespoke flavour profiles to align with your brand and product range. Whether it’s an innovative new seasoning or a custom spice blend, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.
Contact us today to discuss how we can enhance your products with the perfect seasoning or mix.