US-based ingredient firm Z Trim has announced that the FDA has approved the labeling of Z Trim products in meat applications.With this decision,the FDA has cleared the use of Z Trim ingredients in ground,emulsified,and processed meats and poultry.
The company noted that in meat and poultry applications,Z Trim ingredients can help food processors to significantly lower their costs while improving finished product performance for consumers.
Z Trim Sales and Applications VP Lynda Carroll said that Z Trim ingredients are positioned to help the meat and poultry industry deliver healthier,better quality finished foods for consumers.
"We've already made significant progress testing Z Trim in meat applications with a number of major processors,and now that we have FDA labeling approval,expect to achieve substantial sales to this market segment in short order,"Carroll added.
Z Trim engages in the manufacture,marketing,and sale of functional food ingredients in the US and internationally.The company's all-natural products are intended to help to reduce fat and calories,add fiber,provide shelf-stability,prevent oil migration,and add binding capacity.
