A sausage is a food usually made from ground meat, often pork, beef or veal, along with salt, spices and breadcrumbs, with a skin around it. Typically, a sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made from intestine, but sometimes synthetic. Sausages that are sold uncooked are cooked in many ways, including pan-frying, broiling and barbecuing. Some sausages are cooked during processing and the casing may be removed after.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Umami | The savory taste characteristic of smoked sausages created through the smoking process |
Texture | Firmness | Smoked sausages typically have a firm texture due to the meat and spices being tightly packed during processing |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Smoked sausages are typically high in protein and fats |
Color | Maillard Reaction | The browning effect on the surface of smoked sausages due to the Maillard reaction during smoking |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Smoked sausages have a distinct aroma from the combination of spices and smoking process |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Smoked sausages have a balanced pH level to ensure food safety |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Smoked sausages heat up easily due to the fat content |
Water Retention | Smoked sausages retain moisture well during cooking, resulting in juicy finished product. |
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