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NaNino+™: a new and true nitrite alternative for processed meats

Nitrites are a widely used additive in processed and cured meats, such as sausage, ham and charcuterie, where they are prized for their colour development, cured taste development and shelf life management benefits. But nitrites have come under increasing scrutiny, particularly in Europe.

Organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) have both identified nitrites as a source of carcinogenic compounds known as nitrosamines.

Consumers are also leading the demand for healthier alternatives with 61% of global consumers declaring that it is important for products to be natural as they believe that natural products are healthier¹. 

In light of these declarations many manufacturers are looking for nitrite alternatives.

NaNino+™ is a patent-pending synergistic combination of plant-based products and natural flavour. Used as a nitrite alternative, it provides the authentic cured-like multi-sensory experience, optimised to local preference with a clear and meaningful consumer labelling.

A new and complementary solution to our pre-existing clean label curing alternatives, Vegacure® S3 and Vegacure® Enhancer, NaNino+™ provides all the benefits of nitrites without the associated risk.

NaNino+™ is currently available for use in Europe in emulsified sausages where it performs as well as the standard nitrite solution in the key areas of colour development, cured taste and shelf life management. Expansion to other applications, such as ham and bacon will follow. 

The solution allows customers to formulate emulsified sausages without the use of nitrites. Subject to the conformity of the rest of the recipe, it enables the use of ‘nitrite-free’ or ‘without nitrite’ on the front of pack. 

Get in touch to find out how we can help you find a clean label curing solution that’s tailored to your needs and to local regulations.

1. FMCG Gurus 2021

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