AProSanTM Powdered whole-blood ingredient ideal for blood replacement in meat applications
Whole blood in powder form Convenient ingredient made from fresh pork blood Behaves like fresh blood Due to hygienic and microbiological issues, the handling of fresh blood in Morcilla and other similar blood-based sausages can be a challenging process. With AProSanTM you get a natural powdered blood protein with the same characteristics as those found in fresh pork blood. AProSanTM is whole blood in powder form. When used in a Morcilla or other blood-type sausage, it delivers the color, the taste, the texture, and the binding effect also provided by fresh pork blood. As AProSan is spray-dried pork blood and nothing else, it contains the same nutritional benefits as blood in terms of iron content. TM
Microbiologically stable ingredient AProSanTM is made from chilled fresh pork blood of premium quality. It is collected, stored and handled in accordance with the highest food safety standards. The result is a microbiologically stable powder that can go directly into your recipe as a clean label ingredient.
Nutritional benefits High protein content Contains iron Food safety measures guaranteed
Convenient to transport, store and use The fact that AProSanTM is a microbiologically stable ingredient with up to 24 months shelf life when stored at room temperature, makes it extremely convenient to transport, store and use. It is fully soluble in a liquid solution and easy to mix in with the other ingredients.
Spanish origin The pork blood used in the production of AProSan™ is derived from animals from Spain only. Essentia only gets supplies from slaughterhouses that are certified in animal welfare.
Provides the desired appearance and texture
Benefits Natural product
As AProSanTM is capable of binding water it will help your sausages solidify and stay moist. The result is a firm and juicy sausage with the desired mouthfeel.
Excellent microbiological quality Same coagulation and coloring effect as blood Improves cost-in-use
The natural color of AProSanTM provides the authentic dark appearance that you would usually get from using fresh pork blood in your Morcilla.
Ingredient
Origin
Store at ambient temperature Easy to dose and disperse in water Maintain traditional procedures of production
Protein (N x 6.25)
Water-binding capacity
Form
≥ 85 %
1:5
Dark red powder
AProSanTM
Application:
Replacing blood in Morcilla (Spanish Blood Sausage) AProSan™ is the perfect ingredient for replacing blood in all sorts of blood-type sausages. The Morcilla recipe below is produced using a traditional recipe where the main ingredient is blood. In the Test we have simply replaced blood with AProSan™ plus water. Same procedure – same delicious result.
Control
Test
AProSanTM
3.00
Water
12.00
Fresh blood
15.00
Pork meat 75:25
20.00
20.00
Back fat
50.00
50.00
Head meat
25.00
25.00
Commercial blend
5.00
5.00
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