At André Bazin, it's in our DNA to offer natural charcuterie and cured meat products for everyone. That's why we're committed to ensuring that no allergens are present in our products.*.
Why remove allergens from our products?
In France, health authorities note an increase in food allergies and intolerances every year. These allergies are also more common in children, who are more sensitive to allergens found in milk or eggs than adults.
Our commitment to quality in our products began in 2017 with the gradual elimination of sugars and the use of nitrite-free salt. It is therefore in keeping with this transition towards "free-from" that we decided to remove all allergens from our products in our 2020 innovations.
Furthermore, health prevention through food is a growing concern among consumers but also among players in the agri-food sector, particularly in institutional catering (school canteens, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.).
What were these allergens that could be found in our products and how were they replaced?
Dairy products, egg products, celery, wheat, soy, and mustard were present in some of our ham, bacon, poultry, and sausage (Knacks, merguez, and chorizo) ranges. Our Research & Development team therefore reformulated all of these recipes to remove the allergens.
The removal of milk and egg white proteins used in knackwurst has been compensated for by pea fiber and protein or by a modification in the manufacturing process.
Lactose, for its part, had an organoleptic advantage, as it added a smooth mouthfeel by balancing the saltiness of certain products. This sugar has been removed from the affected products.
Regarding celery, it was present in our vegetable broths which, in contact with ferments, act as a preservative. It has been replaced by Swiss chard.
We could also find traces of gluten in our products, particularly in marinades. This provided a better texture and has been replaced by potato starch.
Finally, mustard has simply been removed from our recipes.
What are the advantages of allergen-free deli meats and cured meats?
Sourcing our customers from allergen-free cured meats and charcuterie allows them to simplify their production scheduling and avoids cross-contamination.
This also brings more peace of mind to the consumer because the "trace of" formulation is absent from the ingredient lists thanks to our complete and allergy-safe range allowing everyone to eat without fear.
We are therefore proud to offer a solution to food allergy problems and to guarantee our customers the complete absence of traces of lactose, egg, celery, or gluten in our products. This removes a burden for them regarding traceability, planning, and food safety, and allows them to claim allergen-free products.
*as defined by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
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