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Reducing sodium in lunchmeat remains challenging, but deli processors have had success at minimizing the ingredient without affecting the final product.
The task to reduce sodium presents a challenge to the lunchmeat industry because most sodium sources in lunchmeat products are coming from important functional ingredients such as salt, phosphates and antimicrobials.
Lower-sodium options are becoming commonplace in the center store. Proteins with the health claim are less prominent — but expansion opportunities remain.
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A new Meat MythCrusher video addresses the common myths that sodium is easily reduced and explains the various roles it plays in processed meat products.
This summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed that mechanically tenderized beef and beef products injected with marinade or solution be labeled due to food-safety concerns.