The production of sausages and sausages began as a way to preserve meat. Sausages are consumed fresh or cooked, alone or as an ingredient in hearty dishes. The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" have identified the best brands of sausages for 2020, compiling a rating of high-quality and tasty dairy and beef sausages.
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Product characteristic. How to choose
General information
Sausages are popular all over the world. This is an economical fast food. Cooking does not require any culinary skills. Convenient to take with you. Combines with various products. Like people of all ages.
Benefit and harm. Caloric, instantly replenish the body with energy. 100% natural sausages contain potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins B and E. If the quality is questionable, then they contain a lot of harmful substances that are not absorbed or cause allergic reactions.
Is it possible for children? The recommendations of nutritionists are unambiguous: it is impossible until three years. Older children are rare. This product is too greasy and salty for them, it is addictive or allergic. According to Roskachestvo and Roskontrol data, the Umka sausages, made especially for babies, have more salt than the norm.
How are sausages prepared? The meat is finely ground using fat, cold water and selected flavors, then cooked in an oven and finally filled with natural or artificial casings.
Today, vegetarian versions based on cooked wheat, soy, oatmeal, vegetables are also common, or complex compositions based on tuna and other fish. But the main material is still meat.
In addition to meat, you need salt, spices, E-250 additive or sodium nitrite for color. To extend shelf life, components are needed that can retain moisture. Therefore, food phosphates are added. Otherwise, the sausage will dry out, not withstanding three days.
Manufacturing technology is of two types: made according to GOST or TU. The first ones are more natural. There are not so many GOSTs: four for sausages of the highest category, namely "Dairy", "Special", "Creamy", "Amateur", as well as for two types of the first quality category, for "Beef" and "Russian".
Therefore, the name of the product is of paramount importance when choosing. For example, "Dairy" and "Dairy cream" are not the same. In the second, various components have been added, since they are not regulated by GOST, but are produced in accordance with TU.
There are other significant selection criteria.
What to look for
- Composition.
The meat is listed first. Unwanted additives: carrageenan, soy, corn, starch. They are not harmful, but if they are not, then the quality is better.
However, the buyer should be concerned about: proteins, flavors, thickeners and monosodium glutamate.
In fact, there are still many flaws in the composition of sausages. Technical, legislative and organizational. For example, according to GOST, chicken is not used in the manufacture of Dairy sausages. But the composition requires chicken eggs or egg melange, so chicken DNA is always found. Or, there are still no GOSTs for such common types as Viennese or Bavarian.
- Quality category.
The highest category is always more natural and healthier.
- Price.
Direct dependence: the more expensive, the better.Products at a price of less than 300 rubles. per kilogram does not meet minimum standards.
- Appearance.
Avoid red, brown, hot pink colors. Calm appetizing pink color shows the balance of components, a minimum of sodium nitrite. But the best thing is a grayish tint, like ordinary boiled meat. It is characteristic of the most natural specimens.
"Bars" should keep their shape, be firm, elastic, not boil soft, not burst during heat treatment.
- Shelf life.
For loose items - 5 days. Vacuum packed keeps fresh for up to 20 days. Modified gas - 35. Expert advice comes down to preference for packaged ones due to hygiene.
The best brands of sausages
The list includes manufacturers verified by the Russian Quality System ANO over the past two years (2017-2019), as well as having the largest number of positive reviews on various resources. The Roskontrol independent quality control system also helped make the right choice.
Dymov
Since 2001 it has been producing sausages, frankfurters, small sausages, dumplings, meat chips and snacks. The brand has won many awards. Among them, the special state sign of Roskachestvo was given to the Dairy sausages, which were included in the 2017 rating. And dumplings in the top of 2018. In the opinion of buyers, the products are delicious; among other types of sausages, they like "Doctor" and "Bavarian". They are made according to TU, unnatural ingredients are added: preservatives, monosodium glutamate and dyes. But the company does not abuse them and the products are safe for health.
Advantages:
- "Milk" and "Creamy" have increased characteristics even in comparison with GOST;
- TU sausages contain a minimum of additives;
- The best in the country in the Dairy group according to Roskachestvo;
- Inexpensive for the proposed composition.
Disadvantages:
- Some consumers find too much salt.
Mikoyan
Mikoyanovsky Meat Processing Plant is the oldest enterprise, founded in 1798, that is, it has been operating for over 200 years. It is included in the rating of the largest Russian companies in terms of product sales. Assortment: sausage, canned food, meat snacks, small sausages and sausages. New items are constantly being released. This year these are the Kremlin and Ham sausages. Certain types, for example Beef M sausages, were marked on the Roskontrol black list for deception: less than 2% of beef in them, the main component being poultry. At the same time, the experts were pleased with the Mikoyan Dairy.
Advantages:
- Many years of experience in meat processing;
- Sold throughout the country;
- They have a recognizable taste and aroma;
- They do not burst during heat treatment.
Disadvantages:
- Some of the names do not match the description on the packaging.
Yola
Pride of the Republic of Mari El. Areas of activity: sausages, canned food, semi-finished products. A total of 250 items. None of them contain herbal ingredients, starch or preservatives. Only natural casings. Despite such a harmless composition, the cost is acceptable. The average price per kilogram of Dairy sausages is 444 rubles. At present, the Yola trademark is on the list of applicants selected by Roskachestvo to be awarded a special distinctive quality mark.
Advantages:
- Natural composition;
- Budget semi-finished products for the whole family;
- The taste of meat is clearly manifested.
Disadvantages:
- Sold mainly in neighboring republics.
Borodin's Meat House
Sausages are based only on first grade meat and spices. Healthy products without flavor enhancers, MSG, carrageenan and soy. For the first time in Russia, innovative ecological packaging has been used. Seven positions received the Gold Best Product of 2018 award and one silver award. Among the first sausages are "Milk" and "Creamy". Nominated again this year. The assortment is constantly expanding, new sausages from turkey meat are "Delicatessen" and "Tender".Roskontrol found bone particles in some specimens, which indicates the use of technical deboned meat (less valuable raw material). This is not a basis for blacklisting the item, but the product is marked with a comment.
Advantages:
- Composition without antibiotics and GMOs;
- Smell good, beautiful view;
- The consistency is homogeneous, tender and juicy.
Disadvantages:
- Some buyers find them tasteless despite the spice. At the same time, realizing that this is a consequence of the absence of flavor enhancers.
Klinsky
The assortment of the meat-packing plant near Moscow is impressive with its variety: boiled sausage and ham, sausages, wieners, raw smoked, dry-cured products, boiled-smoked, uncooked-smoked delicacies, semi-smoked and boiled-smoked. The peculiarity of the brand is conflicting opinions. According to numerous customer reviews on the Internet, the most delicious sausages of this particular manufacturer. And this despite the harsh reviews of Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. Claims were made to the composition, to inaccurate information on the packaging, to the color. Even the highest category has been criticized. Nevertheless, people like the product, especially Klinskie, Dairy GOST, Velyatinoi and Hanover.
Advantages:
- According to consumers, the best;
- Decent organoleptic properties (taste, color, aroma, consistency).
Disadvantages:
- Not always natural composition;
- Almost all sausages are smoked.
Seryshevsky
The production complex is located in the Amur region, started 14 years ago with a sausage shop. Then the bakery and confectionery shops, the production of frozen semi-finished products, the butter and cheese plant, and its own agro-industrial farm were opened. A lot. Nevertheless, a wide range of consumers throughout Russia is not familiar with the Seryshevsky trademark. There are very few reviews. The enterprise is popular in the Far East region. But Roskachestvo has already appreciated the goods. Sausages "Dairy" apply for the State Quality Mark. The examination was carried out last year among 40 brands. Result: the best price-quality ratio on the market: the average price per kilogram is 308 rubles, while the highest score for organoleptic properties is 5.
Advantages:
- Natural composition, no antibiotics, no GMO;
- Low price for excellent quality.
Disadvantages:
- Not enough information.
Miratorg
The largest agro-industrial brand in Russia. In the pork sector, it occupies 11.5% of the country's market. Pelmeni "Miratorg" entered the TOP-10 best according to the information of Roskachestvo over the past year. As for the sausages, there are no enthusiastic assessments, but there are also no comments from regulatory organizations.
The composition of Dairy sausages is not ideal, it includes preservatives and monosodium glutamate, at the same time, the product is absolutely safe, there are no plant components and soy. Only spices and herbs in moderation.
According to thousands of buyers, the most favorite semi-finished products. People love the smoked flavor, consistency, color, shell, convenience, packaging, price. It reminds many of the taste familiar from childhood.
Advantages:
- Compliant with GOST;
- Smooth, fleshy, dense;
- Available throughout Russia.
Disadvantages:
- Not detected.
Tsaritsyno
Group of companies from three factories. Assortment of 500 types of meat products. Sausages of them 25 types. "Milk" were examined by Roskachestvo. They found soy and poultry meat. Unlike other manufacturers, the Tsaritsyno packaging contains information about this in good faith. Therefore, this fact was not considered a violation, but it was noted that the recipe deviates from the classical one.
Advantages:
- Balanced taste, only in moderation;
- Keep in shape, soft and delicate;
- Halal line has recently appeared.
Disadvantages:
- Complex nutritional supplements are used.
Pit Product
A brand from the northern capital, on the market since 1996. Meat products with attractive organoleptic characteristics. Feature - natural composition.According to Roskachestvo, all the GOST requirements are met in the "Dairy" sausages. Apply for a state distinctive sign.
Buyers praise the worthy properties of the products. According to consumers, the cost is not cheap, but it is logical to pay for the naturalness and quality of the product.
Advantages:
- Natural, safe;
- Meaty taste and aroma.
Disadvantages:
- They are distributed mainly in the territory of St. Petersburg and adjacent regions.
Kanevskoy
The meat and poultry plant in the Krasnodar Territory, is one of the TOP leading brands in the Southern Federal District. The secret of success is keeping traditional recipes while using innovative technologies.
Customer reviews boil down to the fact that you need to carefully read the label, there are products with a natural composition, but there is another. For example, sausages "Amateur" or "Milk" with solid components, and "Hanover" with stabilizers, flavor enhancers, color fixers.
Advantages:
- This spring, the manufacturer announced the expansion of the range of sausages;
- Inexpensive, safe, for every taste;
- Dense, pink with a grayish tinge, meat is felt.
Disadvantages:
- Not detected.
Organic products
Currently, there are no certified organic sausages in our country. But there are high-quality ones, in which environmentally friendly livestock raw materials are available.
Which product is better to buy:
- From meat;
- Minimum phosphates;
- Sodium nitrite is excluded;
- No protein fillers, flavors, thickeners, colorants.
What do bio food stores sell?
Le bon gout
This is a Russian-French brand. Sausage recipes are developed by French chefs. The meat comes from Russia and Brazil. Domestic suppliers Miratorg and the Yasnye Zori farm, where animals and chickens are not kept in cages. All types of meat are checked by laboratory assistants. Only first and highest grade poultry, pork and beef are accepted, no trimmings. The workshop is located in Moscow, the enterprise is open for visits, everyone comes to see how sausages and sausages are made.
Thus, the firm's strengths are: transparency, quality and taste.
Composition of dairy sausages with a minimum content of nitrite salt and phosphates. How much is? 1100 RUB per kilogram. Sold in Biostoria and Azbuka Vkusa.
KFH-Eremkina
Makes natural sausages for organic food stores. Sausages without phosphates and sodium nitrite have the shortest shelf life (3 days), look unappetizing and pale, but 100% natural. Price 1300 rubles. per kilogram. In "Alye Sails" they are also sold, but phosphates are added a little to preserve moisture and increase the shelf life. Their price is 860 rubles. per kilo.
The manufacturer has a Vkontakte group where you can learn more.
Conclusion
Contrary to conflicting opinions about the usefulness, sausages are popular all over the world. Pizza, other pastries, salads, snacks, hot dogs, kebabs and omelettes are prepared with them. With careful selection and infrequent use, harm can be minimized. Which company is better to buy? Decide by studying the composition and results of examinations of special testing laboratories. If you have a special opinion about the products described in the rating, tell us about it in the comments.
