| FEATURE |
ISERNIO'S |
OTHER
MAJOR BRANDS |
| MEAT |
Only fresh,
certified natural, whole muscle pork
Only fresh,
certified natural, chicken thigh meat |
Usually
contains pre-frozen trim, resulting in emulsified
texture, gristle, dryness & high shrinkage
when cooked. |
| ALL
NATURAL |
No
nitrates or nitrites
No
growth hormones
No
antibiotics or preservatives |
Usually
contains preservatives to extend shelf life, plus
growth hormones & antibiotics |
| LEAN
CONTENT |
Pork
products 80%
Chicken products
95% |
55%
- 70% |
| CASINGS |
Tender, natural
casings provide tight closure at ends for retention
of natural juices
Appetizing
finished appearance
Tender after
cooking |
Often
made of collagen, which puddle, blister and
melt-out to a gooey texture
Chewy to the
bite
Unsightly
open ends that "fish-mouth" when exposed
to heat, causing juices to purge
Discoloration
and bubbling when cooked |
| TEXTURE
& COLOR |
Beautiful
rosy bloom with classic particulated sausage texture
|
Gray,
pasty, emulsified appearance |
| FLAVOR |
Balanced combination
of natural spices and seasonings |
Fat,
sugar and salt flavors dominate |
| ADDITIVES |
None |
Flavor
enhancers
Extractives
of spice
BHA
and BHT to retard
spoilage |
