Reduce phosphates, yet boost yield and flavor — lower costs and elevate quality with a clean-label formulation
Reduce phosphates, yet boost yield and flavor — lower costs and elevate quality with a clean-label formulation.
In 2025, Europe’s meat processing and seasoning market faces dual pressure — rising raw material costs and tightening sodium/phosphate regulations — pushing manufacturers to seek cost-effective, high-performance ingredient solutions. (Mordor Intelligence, 2025)
The regional seasoning sector, valued at USD 9.7 billion, is growing at ~8% CAGR, with demand shifting toward affordable clean-label blends that can deliver both flavor and texture improvements. (Future Market Insights, 2025)
Clean-label claims now appear in 35% of European food launches, but in the meat segment, cost efficiency remains the decisive purchasing factor — especially for large-scale processors balancing quality upgrades with budget constraints. (Innova Market Insights, 2025)
Innovations that reduce phosphates while maintaining or boosting yield and taste are increasingly positioned as the best value propositions in the B2B meat sector. (FoodIngredientsFirst, 2024)
Market Challenges & Our Solution Approach
The European meat processing industry is under mounting cost and compliance pressure. Rising prices for meat raw materials, coupled with stricter EU sodium and phosphate reduction guidelines, are challenging processors to maintain quality without inflating costs. This often forces trade-offs — lower sodium can compromise flavor and binding, while reduced phosphates may affect water-holding capacity and texture.
CJ BIO TasteNrich®— Cost-effective Solutions: Proven Applications & Performance
TasteNrich® VMEET MBO1
- A clean-label meaty taste booster, delivering authentic savory flavor at an optimized cost
- Ideal for foundational flavor building in processed meat, it can be a cost-saving alternative to natural umami boosters without compromising depth of flavor.
- Enables sodium reduction while maintaining savory intensity, making it an optimal choice for clean-label, budget-conscious formulations.
TasteNrich® HYBIND
- A natural phosphate alternative for processed meat.
- Enables manufacturers to create natural and more delicate products without relying on traditional phosphate
- Enhances the overall taste experience.