FEATURES OF THE PRODUCTION OF MEAT SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS

Abstract

The article notes the importance of meat semi-finished products as one of the main food products included in the daily diet of the domestic consumer. In 2021, 4,335,771.9 tons of semi-finished meat, meat-containing, chilled, frozen products were produced in Russia, which is 10.4% more than the production volume of the previous year. The main advantages and disadvantages of meat semi-finished products are noted. Analyzing the reasons for the consumption of meat semi-finished products, it was revealed that the main reason for consumers is convenience in cooking. when choosing meat semi-finished products, the consumer makes a number of requirements taking into account taste preferences. The main criteria for choosing meat semi-finished products are: the composition of the product and the date of manufacture. The advantages of shock freezing of meat semi-finished products are noted. Studies of the impact on the quality of meat semi-finished products: raw materials and vegetable additives are presented.